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Infographic showing various Linux Government job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,302 per year, or $43.9 per hour.

ASSOCIATE IT SPECIALIST - IT SPECIALIST - Linux Administration IT Specialist

Southwest Research Institute

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Southwest Research Institute rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 73 rated research

Job description

Who We Are:
Operation System Support Section - Section that provides Unix/Linux support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. This team is responsible for managing the Unix/Linux, SAN storage, Load Balancer, and backup environments on-prem.
Objectives of this Role:
  • Support of the UNIX/Linux environment to include the provisioning of UNIX/Linux systems, applying patches and upgrades to the on-prem physical and virtual servers. Manage and remediate identified security vulnerabilities.
  • Support the SAN Storage Environment (Pure) in multiple on-prem locations using fiber channel connectivity.
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux and cloud-based enterprise backup solutions, specifically Commvault is preferred
  • Work independently and collaboratively, and suggest, develop, and implement new process and procedural improvements, communicate effectively with end users and work in a team environment to resolve issues.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, and maintain, servers and hosted applications in a Linux environment
  • Monitor the health of Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
  • Perform monthly Linux OS patching and updates as well as applying critical out of band patches and updates.
  • Maintain proper documentation and follow proper procedures for change control, server deployment, and other procedures. Follow required policies and procedures to maintain compliance and security.
  • Maintain, operate, and configure enterprise backup systems.

Requirements:
  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related. In lieu of a Bachelors degree 5 years of professional level experience, a high school education or equivalent with related certifications is required.
  • 1 years: Strong experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems and hosted applications. This includes monitoring health, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and performing maintenance and updates on Linux operating systems.
  • 1 years: Linux Server administration in a physical and virtual enterprise environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages and installing, configuring, and maintaining OS services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL and other databases, Nginx, etc. A solid understanding configuration management tools such as Puppet is a plus.
  • Experience with Pure SAN or other SAN solutions a plus. Technical Certifications related to Linux are a plus. Experience with Commvault on-premise and/or cloud solutions a plus.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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