Linux Systems Engineer: Security & Automation

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas invites applications for a Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate at the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on designing, implementing and documenting Linux-based solutions with strong security controls for high‑performance networked systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, hands-on experience with Red Hat family OS, scripting and automation, and a security‑minded approach. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, CS or related field.
• Proficient with Red Hat, CentOS and Fedora OS concepts and procedures.
• Experience scripting and automation in Linux.
• Ability to follow coding and testing standards.
• Experience with Linux tools for configuration and security controls.
• Knowledge of networking and computer security concepts.
• US Citizenship required; security investigation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux configurations with security controls.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations.
• Develop automation scripts and tools for deployment and maintenance.
• Design, install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration.
• Configure and document Linux services with security controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Linux systems

Security controls

Scripting

Automation

Networking

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Red Hat

CentOS

Fedora

Bash

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The University of Texas invites applications for a Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate at the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on designing, implementing and documenting Linux-based solutions with strong security controls for high‑performance networked systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, hands-on experience with Red Hat family OS, scripting and automation, and a security‑minded approach. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens.