Linux Engineer

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
Install, support, and upgrade systems and software for the College’s enterprise Linux systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the planning, testing, installation, deployment, maintenance, security, support, performance optimization, and administration of server hardware, operating systems, and third-party applications.

• Participate in professional activities related to improving job skills and knowledge.

• Maintain system performance and backups.

• Participate in disaster recovery exercises as required.

• Provide engineering level end-user and departmental support as needed.

• Work effectively and diplomatically with peers and users, share expertise with peers, and encourage a team-oriented environment.

• Work with third-party vendors to support systems installed locally or hosted.

• Must be willing to travel minimally as necessary.

The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Executive Director Infrastructure Services

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

LOCATION: Position is hybrid and the office is located in Indianapolis. There is an expectation to work onsite at least weekly.

EDUCATION:

Degree in a related technology field or applicable work experience.  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required

• Three or more years of work experience with Linux/UNIX systems, primarily in Linux/Open-source environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet and track deadlines continuously with minimal supervision.

• Understanding of web technologies and the software lifecycle development process including familiarity with scripting languages, preferably bash and python.

• Administration, installation, security, and support of Linux systems.

• Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated use of initiative and organizational abilities.

• Strong analytical abilities.

Desired

• Experience with Ellucian Banner administration.

• Experience with enterprise backup solutions.

• Administrative experience with PostgreSQL

• Administrative experience with VMware.

• Experience with installation and administration of Apache HTTP, Nginx, HAProxy, Apache Tomcat, Java, and DNS.

• Experience with cloud integrations and providers such as AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure.

• Experience with configuration management, preferably Ansible and SaltStack.

• Familiarity with DevOps model and methodologies.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.