Systems Engineer, AWS and Linux

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Key Responsibilities

Linux Platform & OS Operations

* Own Linux OS and platform administration for scientific environments, including EC2 servers and workstations, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant operations.

* Manage system lifecycle activities such as package installation, maintenance, patching, service restarts, and environment stabilization with minimal disruption to users.

* Lead OS level vulnerability remediation, coordinating maintenance windows and validating service restoration post patching.

* Administer Linux storage and shared access (e.g., logical volumes, NFS/FUSE/SMB mounts, automount configurations) to ensure consistent and reliable user access.

* Manage Unix identity and access controls, including group membership and directory service integration, to enable timely and appropriate access to IPS systems.

* Support migration and modernization initiatives across Linux environments in partnership with platform and application teams.

Cloud Infrastructure Support & Operations (AWS)

* Provide operational support of Scientific AWS environments, ensuring secure, resilient provisioning and day‑to‑day support for cloud‑based workloads.

* Provision and support Linux EC2 infrastructure for scientists and engineers.

* Own AWS IAM operations, including user and role lifecycle management, access key rotation, and permissions policy administration.

* Manage Amazon S3 storage and access patterns, supporting internal and external data sharing, archival restores, and secure data transfer workflows.

* Support core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, load balancing, Lambda, Storage Gateway) through troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support.

* Monitor and optimize cloud costs, leveraging cost‑management tools to track spend, identify optimization opportunities, and support rightsizing efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

General

* Bachelors in a related field or relevant certifications in lieu of a degree

* 5+ years' experience in AWS and Linux administration

Linux & Systems

* Strong Linux system administration and command line troubleshooting experience in production environments.

* Experience with shell scripting and automation supporting operational workflows, validation, and access management.

* Hands on experience with OS level security patching, vulnerability remediation, and maintenance coordination.

* Proficiency managing Linux storage, shared file systems, and access controls (e.g., NFS/SMB/FUSE, automounts, Unix identity).

* Experience managing SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle and maintaining certificate inventories.

AWS & Cloud Operations

* Working knowledge of AWS services used in platform operations, including EC2, IAM, S3, and Lambda.

* Practical experience administering AWS IAM (users, roles, access keys, least privilege policies).

* Experience managing S3 storage and secure data sharing patterns for internal and external consumers.

* Familiarity with AWS CLI usage, credential management, and cloud operational troubleshooting.

Tools & Platforms

* Linux systems and shell environments.

* AWS Console and core services (IAM, EC2, S3).

* Service Now or equivalent ITSM platform.

* Familiarity with Git/Git Hub workflows and developer enablement practices.

* Programming or automation experience in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Type Script),…