Linux End-User Systems Engineer: Endpoint Automation

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition benefits

On-campus parking

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) invites applications for a Linux End-User Systems Engineer in the Office of Information Technology. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and securing Linux endpoints across campus to support teaching, research, and administration.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with IT experience; higher grades or a Master’s may be preferred for advanced levels. BYU offers strong benefits, retirement, and a values-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years IT experience; supervision experience preferred.
• Level 55T requires Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience, or master’s degree and 3 years; 2 years supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux endpoint management tools for deployment, config, patching.
• Automate endpoint administration tasks using scripting and IT automation tools.
• Evaluate, recommend, and build new Linux endpoint technologies and tooling.
• Manage and support Linux-based endpoints across the university.
• Develop and maintain standardized Linux endpoint images and provisioning workflows.
• Integrate Linux endpoints with identity management and single sign-on; enhance endpoint security.
• Promote secure endpoint practices balancing usability and academic needs.

Skills

Linux

Endpoint management

Automation scripting

Security best practices

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) invites applications for a Linux End-User Systems Engineer in the Office of Information Technology. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and securing Linux endpoints across campus to support teaching, research, and administration.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with IT experience; higher grades or a Master’s may be preferred for advanced levels. BYU offers strong benefits, retirement, and a values-driven work environment.