Linux Systems Engineer

Working Title: Linux Systems Engineer

State Role

Title:

Information Technology Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100212 - IT - Infrastructure Services

Pay Band: 5

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $77,500 - $83,950

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 9/18/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program:
  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE

James Madison University Information Technology is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support Linux infrastructure, observability platforms and the email mailing list service. As a member of the Linux Team within IT Systems & Operations, you'll be part of a high-functioning, collaborative, and supportive team, with many years of collective experience, and supportive leadership.

This is an on-site position with rotating on-call, a one-week responsibility recurring approximately every 5 weeks, that requires on-site presence within one hour of receiving notification. This position includes the opportunity for hybrid work.

Platform Ownership:
Administer and support observability platforms including Elastic, Dell Open Manage Enterprise, and Zenoss. Maintain platform health, host agents, performance, availability, and uptime. Troubleshoot issues, perform upgrades, apply patches, and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Linux Systems Administration:
Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux physical and virtual servers supporting university services. Manage and support systems including:
Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Automation Controller, Git Lab, LISTSERV, Bitwarden, VMware, Dell hardware, Pure Storage, Commvault, AWS and other legacy Linux systems.
Service Reliability & Security:
Maintain operational stability through proactive monitoring, incident response, and problem resolution. Resolve support tickets and collaborate with team members to restore services. Implement security best practices and remediate vulnerabilities.
Customer Support &

Collaboration:

Provide technical support and consultation to campus customers and stakeholders. Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, peers, and leadership. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Continuous Improvement:
Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies…