Senior Technology Architect

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; 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 major educational institution in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Senior Technology Architect. This role is responsible for maintaining and implementing central IT infrastructures. Candidates should have experience with Linux/UNIX and Windows Server systems, virtualization platforms, identity management, and scripting languages. The position offers a salary range of $120,000-$150,000 based on qualifications, along with comprehensive benefits such as paid medical coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience supporting virtualization platforms.
• Candidate must obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing routine technical maintenance for systems and applications.
• Conduct capacity planning, upgrades, and forecasting.
• Provide direct end-user support.

Skills

Linux/UNIX environments

Windows Server

Virtualization platforms

Identity management / access control

DBMSs

Web server software

Systems automation

Python

Bash

Perl

PowerShell

C/C++ programming

Cisco networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Technology Architect

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

We are seeking a talented systems specialist, with deep familiarity and knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments, along with Windows Server and typical applications support associated with these platforms. This role will be responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of central IT infrastructure and applications.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing routine technical maintenance (systems/applications).
• Capacity planning, upgrades, forecasting.
• Direct end‑user support.
• Administrative support to satisfy contractual requirements.
• Weekly activity report.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience with: supporting common virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox/KVM) with Linux and Windows‑based server operating systems, typical identity management / access control technologies (LDAP, Active Directory, 2FA, smart cards), common DBMSs (MS SQL, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle), and configuration/maintenance of typical web server software (NGINX, Apache, IIS).
• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
• Systems automation experience (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, Chef, CFEngine, or general scripting support in any language).
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position requires attention to detail, effective problem‑solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and communicate effectively with all groups of clients. Must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years direct experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian or Ubuntu systems.
• Ten years direct experience administering Microsoft Windows Server products and Active Directory Domain Controllers. Python, shell (Bash), Perl, PowerShell scripting experience. C/C++ programming experience.
• Java programming experience.
• Cisco networking experience.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

Benefits

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

Salary Range

$120,000‑$150,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

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

Required Materials

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

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.