Senior Linux Systems Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Fort Myers (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer III to lead the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure in a Linux, VMware, and Windows server environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and scalable systems to support university operations. You will automate with configuration tools, coordinate testing, monitor performance, and ensure data integrity across multiple sites.

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.

Responsibilities

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.