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Sr. Linux Server Engineer; Information Systems Specialist
Job in
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, 97308, USA
Listed on 2026-09-03
Listing for:
State of Oregon
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Unix/Linux, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Initial Posting Date:08/31/2026
Application Deadline:09/13/2026
Agency:
Department of Administrative Services Salary Range:$7,807 - $11,823
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Sr. Linux Server Engineer (Information Systems Specialist
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Job Description:
Are you passionate about Linux server management, automation, and delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic, enterprise-wide environment? Do you thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a difference for the citizens of Oregon? If so, we invite you to apply for the Senior Linux Server Engineer (ISS8) position within our Hybrid Compute Managed Services team.
Now Hiring, Apply Today! Sr. Linux Server Engineer (Information Systems Specialist
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Data Center Services (DCS) is a shared service organization within Enterprise Information Services (EIS.) The DCS team maintains and operates a state-of-the-art Data Center, providing a highly secure environment with redundant infrastructure for high availability and efficiency. The services we provide include network connectivity (WAN, LAN, and Wireless), server hosting (mainframe, iSeries, AIX, Linux, and Windows), email services, Data Center colocation and data backup services.
The Hybrid Compute Managed Services (HCMS) team within the Hybrid Compute Section of DCS is responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining Windows OS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and appliances, as well as providing support to customers for the operating systems and SQL database systems in our hosted and DCS-managed cloud environments.
What You’ll DoAs the Senior Linux Server Engineer, you will provide expert-level technical support for Data Center Services, focusing on installation, configuration, maintenance, and security of Linux servers. You’ll leverage automation tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, Terraform, and Git Hub-based workflows to ensure efficient deployment and lifecycle management. Your work directly impacts the reliability and security of critical IT services supporting more than 150 state agencies, boards, and commissions.
for full details of the position duties and working conditions.
Please be aware:
This team is also currently recruiting a Linux Server Engineer ISS7 on REQ-205837. We encourage interested candidates to review and apply for both positions, as applicable to their experience, skills and interest. Interviews for the ISS8 position are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 29. Following that process, we will interview ISS7 candidates the week of October 12.This Is What You Need to Qualify
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of information systems experience in:
Linux systems-based administration; ORAn Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND five (5) years of information systems experience in:
Linux systems-based administration ; ORA Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in:
Linux systems-based administration; ORMaster's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in:
Linux systems-based administration
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining Linux servers and virtual environments, supporting and maintaining a standardized Linux environment and database technologies in an enterprise setting.
Experience with Windows and Linux Server Operating Systems and HyperV or VMware.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform.
Demonstrated skill in Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Ansible, Terraform, and Git Hub (peer reviews, branching strategy, Git Hub Actions), VS Code or other industry standard code-repository, Dev Ops and automation tools.
Experience with Red Hat Satellite automation, including content views, host groups, activation keys, provisioning templates, and errata automation.
Experience with advanced Ansible automation, including roles, collections, dynamic inventory, Satellite integration, and CI/CD-driven playbook workflows.
Experience and skill with Dev Ops and tools, including version control, and CI/CD concepts and tools.
Experience and skill with core Ansible and scripting languages such as writing, optimizing, and maintaining playbooks, roles and modules in Ansible.
Strong YAML proficiency for Ansible, Satellite templating, and Terraform configurations.
Demonstrated skill and ability to collaborate with teammates and build positive business relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, and others outside of their organization.
Proven ability and skill to clearly explain complex/technical concepts in terms that are understandable for technical and…
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