Systems Engineer — Infrastructure, Linux & Virtualization

CNU's Center For American Studies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University seeks a Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) to support reliability, security and performance of its enterprise systems. You will manage the Red Hat Linux fleet, virtualization, and datacenter operations while assisting with campus POS, video surveillance, and access control.

The role requires Linux/Windows admin experience, virtualization know-how, and the ability to document procedures and work with diverse IT teams in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• One or more relevant certifications: RHCSA; CompTIA A+/Network+/Linux+; VMware VCP.
• Experience with Linux or Windows server administration.
• Experience providing technical support to end users.
• Experience in a higher education or academic environment.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Satellite, and enterprise virtualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Support reliability, security, and performance of the University’s enterprise infrastructure.
• Manage datacenter operations and virtualization; administer RHEL servers.
• Provide hands-on support for campus physical systems including POS, video surveillance, and access control.
• Follow documented procedures and write clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, and campus customers; prioritize multiple tasks.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows server administration

Server hardware

Data center environments

Networking fundamentals

Patch management

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Self-learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

RHCSA

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Linux+

VMware VCP

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Satellite

VMware

Cloud platforms

Job description

Christopher Newport University seeks a Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) to support reliability, security and performance of its enterprise systems. You will manage the Red Hat Linux fleet, virtualization, and datacenter operations while assisting with campus POS, video surveillance, and access control.

The role requires Linux/Windows admin experience, virtualization know-how, and the ability to document procedures and work with diverse IT teams in a university setting.