Hybrid Linux Systems Administrator — Engineering & Research IT

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island, Kingston campus, seeks an experienced IT Systems Administrator to manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. You will maintain Linux servers, research clusters, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, and engineering software.

Approximately 80% of time supports the ECE department with the remaining 20% aiding College of Engineering computing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum two years in Linux system administration, hardware, software, networking, FPGA platforms, or related engineering computing.
• Experience installing, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems, hardware, software.
• Ability to design and support technical solutions, manage multiple priorities, work independently, respond to operational issues.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, teaching laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and related devices.
• Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services.
• Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management for reliable operations.
• Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems.
• Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs.
• Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support.
• Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Linux admin

Networking

Embedded systems

FPGA platforms

Scripting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

virtualization

Research clusters

Backup systems

VMware

Job description

The University of Rhode Island, Kingston campus, seeks an experienced IT Systems Administrator to manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. You will maintain Linux servers, research clusters, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, and engineering software.

Approximately 80% of time supports the ECE department with the remaining 20% aiding College of Engineering computing needs.