Advanced Linux Infrastructure Platform Engineer

UF Information Technology (UFIT); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Information Technology (UFIT) in Gainesville, FL, is seeking an Advanced Linux Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join the Infrastructure & Communication Technology team. You will lead medium to large projects, coordinate teams, and manage enterprise infrastructure and software systems with a focus on automation and efficient operations.

The role demands strong Linux expertise, PeopleSoft maintenance, and experience with automation tooling (Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and configuration management systems such as Puppet, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, and Python.
• Expertise with Terraform, load balancer configurations, and large-scale Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Linux administration of enterprise applications.
• Maintenance and administration of PeopleSoft.
• Scripting and automation using Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, and Python.
• Large-scale Linux system administration.
• Assist Linux Platform Team in architecture and implementation.
• Provide leadership and guidance on enterprise systems administration.
• Mentor and develop other staff members.

Skills

Automation & scripting

Configuration management

Load balancer configuration

Linux system administration

Monitoring systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Python

Terraform

Nagios

Zabbix

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Classification Title

Infrastructure Platform Engineer IV

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional level Advanced Linux Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join the Infrastructure & Communication Technology team within UFIT. Competitive candidates will be self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn with outstanding communication skills. You will lead medium to large projects and coordinate teams responsible for maintenance, installation, configuration, and deployment of enterprise-wide infrastructure and software systems. Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

Some Key Responsibilities And Characteristics Of This Position Are

• Linux Administration of Enterprise Applications
• PeopleSoft maintenance and administration
• Scripting and automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, etc.
• Large scale Linux administration
• Assist Linux Platform Team in architecture and implementation
• Provide leadership, advice, and recommendations on enterprise systems administration and management technologies
• Mentor and cultivate fellow talented staff members

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the‑art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/. Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.

About The University Of Florida

One of America’s all‑around best universities, the University of Florida drives future‑making education, eye‑opening discoveries, life‑saving health care, and community‑building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North‑Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2‑hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year‑round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary

$98,000 - $105,000; commensurate based on education and experience. In addition, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package. https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Expertise in Installation, Architecture/Design, and Management of Enterprise Application Infrastructure in large‑scale environments using on‑premises and cloud deployments
• Proficiency with automation, scripting, and configuration management systems such as: Puppet, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, and Python
• Ability to configure load balancer appliances, policies, and virtual server load balancing
• Experience with large scale Linux System management with the ability to perform in‑depth troubleshooting
• Expertise with orchestration tools such as Terraform
• Proficient with monitoring systems experience such as: Nagios, Zabbix

Location

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Health Assessment Required: No