Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Job Posting Title:

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Provide Linux systems administration support for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, perform Linux computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and end-user support for softwares, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.

• Management of all backup services and storage solutions (SAN/NAS) installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation.

• Perform and maintain Linux, backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies and configuration guidelines.

• Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Linux, storage and backup solution configuration and change management.

• Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED

• At least four years of experience in Linux system administration.

• Minimum of four years of experience with managing enterprise storage and backup solutions

• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in maintaining backup and storage infrastructure

• Experience with FC, iSCSI or other network storage protocols

• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and tools used in maintaining a Linux enterprise

• Infrastructure: RedHat or Ubuntu Linux.

• Experience with shell scripting: Perl, Python, Bash or similar.

• Experience with networking and host-based computer security monitoring.

• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills.

• Must have a professional demeanor, be punctual and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.

• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• At least seven (7) years’ experience in Linux system administration.

• Current DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II or greater certification for CySA+, Security+, GICSP, GSEC, or similar approved IA certifications.

• Experience with system configuration management tools such as Salt, Kickstart, Cobbler, RHN Satellite, Ansible or Puppet.

• Experience with Ubuntu Linux.

• Experience with orchestration software such as Kubernetes, Docker or Podman.

• Experience with source code management tools such as Subversion or GIT.

• Experience web and database hosting environments such as Apache, nginx, MySQL/MariaDB, or Postgres.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  
·    100% employer-paid basic medical c