Linux Systems Administrator – On‑Site, Growth Path (UT)

Wayne State University; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) in North Logan, UT, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems on-site. The role emphasizes on-premises administration, patching, user management, provisioning, and troubleshooting, with growth toward broader Linux infrastructure and Azure Gov/GCC High environments.

You will work with senior admins, participate in after-hours maintenance, and contribute to secure, documented systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional Linux administration, IT infrastructure, or technical support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration fundamentals.
• Experience with Linux patching, software/package management, and system maintenance.
• Experience managing Linux users, groups, permissions, and access.
• Familiarity with provisioning and configuring Linux systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot Linux operating system and application issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patching, updates, and maintenance of Linux systems.
• Provisions and configures new Linux servers and virtual machines.
• Manages Linux user accounts, groups, permissions, and access.
• Monitors system health and troubleshoots OS, services, storage, and performance issues.
• Supports RHEL, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu systems.
• Assists with Linux application installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Performs routine system administration tasks including service management, log review, filesystem management, and configuration changes.
• Assists with vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities.
• Maintains accurate system configurations and technical documentation.
• Provides support for virtualized Linux systems.
• Works with senior administrators and engineers to troubleshoot issues and implement infrastructure changes.
• Participates in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows and responds to occasional after-hours system issues or call-ins.
• Develops skills supporting Linux workloads in Azure Government/GCC High environments.

Skills

Linux administration

Patching & maintenance

User & group management

Provisioning & configuration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) in North Logan, UT, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems on-site. The role emphasizes on-premises administration, patching, user management, provisioning, and troubleshooting, with growth toward broader Linux infrastructure and Azure Gov/GCC High environments.

You will work with senior admins, participate in after-hours maintenance, and contribute to secure, documented systems.