Linux & Infra Systems Engineer — Travel-Ready

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineer in Austin to lead Linux-based server administration, virtualization, and remote management. The role emphasizes hands-on work, independent learning, and presenting technical recommendations.

Travel to installations and upgrades will be necessary. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot complex environments, manage security practices, and document findings for management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in system and network administration.
• Solid troubleshooting in complex IT environments.
• Experience with remote infrastructure management and security best practices.
• Ability to independently research, test, and document new technologies.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Linux (Ubuntu) administration– Install, configure, and maintain Ubuntu-based servers, ensuring security and performance.
• Server virtualization– Manage and maintain virtualized environments, including provisioning and optimizing VM resources.
• Network & server management– Monitor, troubleshoot, and configure servers, NAS systems, and network devices remotely.
• Device configuration– Create, modify, and deploy device configurations across networking and IT systems.
• Technical exploration– Analyze new technologies, test them, document findings, and provide recommendations.
• International & domestic travel– Be available for travel (12–24 hours notice).

Skills

System administration

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Research & testing

Escalation support

Travel readiness

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

AWS

Azure

Docker

Ansible

SSO / SAML / OIDC

DNS

GitHub

VSCode

Wireshark

LogicMonitor

Zero Trust Security

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineer in Austin to lead Linux-based server administration, virtualization, and remote management. The role emphasizes hands-on work, independent learning, and presenting technical recommendations.

Travel to installations and upgrades will be necessary. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot complex environments, manage security practices, and document findings for management.