Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,500 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Austin seeks a Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Linux systems with a focus on security for advanced networked systems. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess strong proficiency with Linux operating systems. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off, with a salary range of $88,500-$120,000, negotiable based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow coding and testing standards.
• Experience with Linux and open source tools for security controls.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux systems.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting for servers and workstations.
• Create automation scripts and customize installation tools.
• Troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration.

Skills

Proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS, and Fedora operating systems

Scripting languages

Linux installation and configuration

Networking and computer security concepts

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Master’s Degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Bash

Git

Job description

Job Posting Title

Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

Hiring Department

Applied Research Laboratories

Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose: Design, develop, test, document and maintain Linux systems engineering with security controls for modern TCP/IP networked systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux systems configuration with security controls.
• Perform Linux installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting for servers, workstations, and other deliverable systems.
• Design, develop and document automation scripts and customize tools for configuration controlled installation, administration and maintenance of systems.
• Design, develop, install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration.
• Setup, configure and document Linux services with security controls.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computing Technologies or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated working proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS and Fedora operating systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge with scripting languages and developing automation scripts in Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.
• Experience with Linux and open source tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting Linux configuration and associated security controls.
• Knowledge of networking and computer security concepts.
• U.S. Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Computing Technologies with experience in Linux security.
• Two or more years’ direct experience with Red Hat systems design concepts, practices and procedures, scripting languages, automation tools, containers and orchestration.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience with design, setup, configuration and maintenance of Linux networking services with common tools such as Bash and git.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, experience with networked systems and computer security settings.
• Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and issue tracking. Familiarity with SELinux, Linux automation tools and container and orchestration technologies.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/inintrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.