Senior Linux/Unix Systems Engineer (DevOps)

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Remote Working Options

Paid Time Off

Training/Certification opportunities

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Military Leave

Job summary

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation seeks a Functional Area Expert II to optimize Linux/Unix servers, implement kernel tuning, and automate tasks. You will leverage Docker/Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and security best practices to ensure high performance and reliability.

Join a mission‑driven team at the Austin VA site with strong leadership and opportunities for professional growth through training and certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive Linux/Unix system administration experience.
• Strong background in kernel parameters, tuning, and performance optimization.
• Advanced scripting in Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby for automation.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in System Administration across Linux/Unix environments.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot server infrastructure.
• Lead or contribute to server deployment, migrations, and upgrades.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability across systems.

Skills

Linux/Unix System Administration

Kernel Tuning

Shell/Python Scripting

DevOps / CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

VMware/KVM Virtualization

Cloud (AWS/Azure/Google)

Security Best Practices

Networking TCP/IP

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

GitHub

Job description

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation seeks a Functional Area Expert II to optimize Linux/Unix servers, implement kernel tuning, and automate tasks. You will leverage Docker/Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and security best practices to ensure high performance and reliability.

Join a mission‑driven team at the Austin VA site with strong leadership and opportunities for professional growth through training and certifications.