Linux Systems Engineer III

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer III to lead design, installation, operation, and maintenance of a Linux/Windows infrastructure at the university.

The role emphasizes automation with Ansible and Red Hat Satellite, application security, and collaboration across teams to keep systems reliable, secure, and scalable in a multi-site enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• This position requires nine years of related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or related field and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience with Linux based enterprise systems and applications.
• Experience with large enterprise computing environments that include multiple site locations.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Linux/Windows infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure with Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.
• Administer application security and configurations.
• Coordinate testing with functional areas and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure data recoverability with backups and archives.
• Maintain licensing and maintenance agreements and audits.
• Document processes and SOPs; track problems in the ticketing system.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Ansible

Red Hat Satellite

Networking

Shell scripting

PowerShell

Bash

Azure/AWS

Office 365

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Five years of related experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware vSphere

Job description

Job Summary

The Linux Systems Engineer III leads the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure, including software, servers, networking and storage. Administers, maintains, and supports complex and critical infrastructure in a Linux VMWare and Windows server environment.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

At Florida Gulf Coast University, employees are expected to work on campus as part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment. While this role does not directly interact with students, its on‑site presence is essential to supporting the university's operations and advancing student learning across the institution.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure, including software, servers, and storage in a Linux and Windows server environment.
• Administers, maintains, and supports complex and critical infrastructure using automation such as Ansible / Red Hat Satellite.
• Administers application security and configurations.
• Coordinates application testing with functional areas.
• Analyzes infrastructure performance and resolves problems or makes appropriate recommendations.
• Leads troubleshooting of application, operating system server hardware, network communications and storage problems within infrastructure.
• Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Conducts routine infrastructure and security audits to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains continuity with system licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Serves as an escalation point for Systems Engineers.
• Tracks problems in the work order system.
• Maintains records, forms, and standard operating procedures documentation.
• Develops new techniques and procedures to enhance university systems infrastructure.
• Reviews processes, evaluates results, recommends new processes, and promotes best practices.

Other duties:

• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either nine years of directly related full‑time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or related field and five years of full‑time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full‑time experience with Linux based enterprise systems and applications.
• Experience with large enterprise computing environments that include multiple site locations.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years professional full‑time experience with application system support and implementation in a medium to large computing environment.
• Professional full‑time experience with enterprise systems and applications and current versions of Windows Server/Linux or other enterprise services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g. Systems, Protocols, Directory Services).
• Knowledge and proficiency with relevant business systems, operating systems, and servers.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer local and cloud based applications (SaaS) such as Azure/AWS or Office 365.
• Skill in shell scripting/PowerShell/Bash scripting, project management of large initiatives, and troubleshooting.
• Skill in managing servers and storage hardware.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within the community and willingness to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to provide professional customer service.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high‑quality work; persevere to overcome obsta