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Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

• Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Purpose

Design, develop, test, document and maintain Linux systems engineering with security controls for modern TCP/IP networked systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux systems configuration with security controls.
• Perform Linux installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting for servers, workstations, and other deliverable systems.
• Design, develop and document automation scripts and customize tools for configuration-controlled installation, administration and maintenance of systems.
• Design, develop, install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration.
• Setup, configure and document Linux services with security controls.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computing Technologies or related discipline.
• Demonstrated working proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS and Fedora operating systems concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge with scripting languages and developing automation scripts in Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.
• Experience with Linux and open‑source tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting Linux configuration and associated security controls.
• Knowledge of networking and computer security concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Computing Technologies with experience in Linux security.
• Two or more years’ direct experience with Red Hat systems design concepts, practices and procedures, scripting languages, automation tools, containers and orchestration.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux installation, configuration, administration and maintenance.
• Experience with design, setup, configuration and maintenance of Linux networking services with common tools such as Bash and git.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; experience with networked systems and computer security settings.
• Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and issue tracking; familiarity with SELINUX, Linux automation tools and container and orchestration technologies.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+ / negotiable, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a government security investigation. They must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Eligible for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.