Junior Linux Systems Engineer

Samsung SDS America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Samsung SDS America in Taylor, TX is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to build and maintain our Linux-based datacenter and FAB production environment. You will work with senior engineers to ensure reliability, security and disaster-recovery readiness.

Responsibilities include patching and upgrades, virtualization support with KVM/VMware, monitoring MIS/MOS/NES systems, and maintaining ITIL-compliant asset records. On-call duties may be required to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; RHCSA/RHCE or Linux+ a plus.
• Proficient in analyzing Linux logs and diagnosing performance issues.
• Proficient in Bash/KornShell/Powershell scripting.
• Experience maintaining Linux-based open-source solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong documentation habits and knowledge transfer.
• Thrives in high-availability and after-hours support.
• Eligible to work in the US and full-time onsite in Taylor, TX.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Red Hat and Oracle Linux platforms; admin, health checks, and security hardening.
• Execute patching, upgrades, migrations; Tier-3 incident support.
• Support virtualization: manage VMs with KVM/VMware for capacity and performance.
• Monitor MIS, MOS, and NES systems; respond to alerts in Austin and Taylor datacenters.
• Participate in disaster-recovery planning and DR drills.
• Manage asset inventory and configuration records per ITIL.
• Provide on-call support to minimize FAB production downtime.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

RHCSA/RHCE or Linux+ certs (a plus)

Tools

VMware

KVM

Oracle Linux

Red Hat Linux

Job description

Samsung SDS America (SDSA) supports Samsung's global technology ecosystem by delivering secure, high-performance IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions across cloud, mobility, analytics, and advanced manufacturing environments.

Samsung's Taylor, Texas semiconductor fabrication facility represents one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing investments in the United States, backed by an initial $17 billion commitment to build a cutting-edge chip production hub. The site is designed to become a cornerstone of Samsung's U.S. semiconductor strategy. As part of a long-term vision to expand U.S. chip production capacity, the Taylor facility positions top engineering talent at the center of a rapidly growing technology cluster with global impact.

Position Summary

The Linux Systems Engineer is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Samsung SDSA's Linux-based datacenter and state of the art FAB production environment. Working closely with senior engineers and IT operations, this individual ensures that all systems are reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs, while supporting disaster-recovery readiness and high-availability standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Red Hat and Oracle Linux platforms - perform routine administration, health checks, and security hardening across all production servers.
• Execute patching, upgrades, and migrations - apply OS updates, migrate workloads between hardware or virtual environments, and provide Tier-3 support for complex incidents.
• Support virtualization infrastructure - create, configure, and manage virtual machines (KVM/VMware) to meet application capacity and performance requirements.
• Monitor and maintain MIS, MOS, and NES systems - ensure continuous operation of application servers in the Austin and Taylor datacenters, responding to alerts and performing corrective actions.
• Participate in disaster-recovery planning and testing - assist in designing DR procedures, conduct scheduled fail-over drills, and verify recovery time and point objectives.
• Manage asset inventory and configuration records - keep accurate documentation of server hardware, software licenses, and configuration baselines in alignment with ITIL practices.
• Provide on-call support - be ready to respond to critical incidents affecting FAB production lines and facility systems, ensuring minimal downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience; industry certifications (e.g., RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer) are a plus.
• Proficient with troubleshooting including analysis of Linux system logs, diagnosing performance or reliability issues, and driving root-cause resolution.
• Proficiency with Bash/KornShell/Powershell scripting tools.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining Linux-based open-source solutions.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and ability to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provides effective knowledge transfer to peers.
• Maintains meticulous documentation habits and proactively shares insights that strengthen team capability.
• Thrives in high-availability, fast-paced environments and responds effectively to urgent or after-hours support needs.
• Must be eligible to work in the US for any employer without restrictions.
• Must be willing and able to work full time onsite in Taylor, TX.

Benefits

Samsung SDSA offers a competitive salary, and a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off

Additional Benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities.