Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Research IT & HPC

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a System Administrator to design, deploy, and maintain complex Linux server environments and related infrastructure for the College of Science. You will ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with faculty, researchers, and campus IT partners.

The role involves planning upgrades, deploying scientific software, containers, and Conda environments, plus advanced automation and documentation of system architecture.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute experience.
• Master's degree preferred for related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, administer, and optimize Linux systems and related infrastructure.
• Plan and deploy system upgrades, scientific software, containers, and Conda environments.
• Perform performance analysis, capacity planning, and systems integration; automate tasks.
• Implement security controls, patches, backups, and disaster recovery per standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and IT partners; document architecture and recommendations.

Skills

Linux system administration

Server architecture

Automation

Scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MPI

Apptainer/Singularity

Conda environments

Job description

San José State University is seeking a System Administrator to design, deploy, and maintain complex Linux server environments and related infrastructure for the College of Science. You will ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with faculty, researchers, and campus IT partners.

The role involves planning upgrades, deploying scientific software, containers, and Conda environments, plus advanced automation and documentation of system architecture.