Systems Programmer/Specialist

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Systems Programmer/Specialist to lead the Central Services and Integration team, delivering Linux system installation, patching, automation, and configuration management across campus.

The role requires strong Linux experience, proficiency with Git, Foreman and CM tools, and the ability to work in a 24x7 on‑call rotation while aligning with PCI‑DSS, NIST 800‑171 and ISO 27002 standards to keep systems secure and reliable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Linux based operating systems.
• Experience in managing/maintaining Linux image deployment at scale.
• Ability to work with Git, Foreman and CM tooling.
• Programming or scripting experience for automation.
• Experience with PCI-DSS/NIST security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and provisioning of Linux images at scale.
• Provide patch management and CM automation; mentor team members.
• Support security standards and 24x7 on‑call rotation.
• Assist customers to improve reliability of systems/services.

Skills

Linux expertise

System provisioning

Configuration management tools (Puppet

Configuration management tools (Anible

Scripting/programming

PCI-DSS/NIST 800-171 security

On-call rotation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree

Associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or Networking Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Git

Foreman

Configuration Management (Puppet, Ansible, Chef)

Monitoring systems (Nagios, Grafana, Zabbix)

Red Hat Satellite (RHN) patching

Central Linux provisioning

Job description

Posting Number:

PG194883EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Systems Programmer/Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$100,000–$125,000

Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with quarterly weekend maintenance windows

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

OIT - Shared Services

About the Department:

This unit is part of the Shared Services and Research Computing and Data organization, which is part of NC State’s Office of Information Technology department, and has service offerings for Hosted Services, Platform Compute Services, and Central Services and Integration. Hosted Services provides support and services to NCSU departments and colleges for managing their servers, and related services, while hosting them in a stable and secure IT environment. These environments include on site and remote data centers, as well as various cloud providers such as Amazon and Microsoft. We work with many NCSU OIT infrastructure groups to determine hosting options based upon availability requirements (uptime, etc.), integration/middleware requirements, security requirements, disaster recovery, etc. Platform Compute Services provides the infrastructure and support for virtual computing, centralized storage, enterprise virtualization and backup services to campus units supporting NC State students, faculty, staff and partners. Services include the Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) environment that deliver private cloud computing services, and application delivery for faculty and students. We provide enterprise virtual hosting services, general storage services, block storage services, DR/backup solutions, and also provide consulting and departmental storage array management. Central Services and Integration (CSI) provides and supports enterprise-level integration of Linux/Unix services, as well as process ownership of NC State’s Configuration Management Database. Services include providing both shared and secure Linux build support environments, as well as Red Hat Satellite (RHN) patching and reporting for RHEL based systems. We provide monitoring, notification, and on call services, customized integrated paging solutions, and on call scheduling solutions. We provide NTP time services, mirror server services, MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL hosted databases, proxy services, load balancing, ERP/EAS email relays, and ERP LDAP IPA services.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

This Systems Administrator position is a team lead for the Central Services and Integration (CSI) team providing a critical layer of diverse systems and integration services such as Linux and systems build, automation, and configuration management. Other services include systems monitoring, file system management, data and file transfer, and database service (MariaDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL ) support.

• Position provides architecture design, standard Linux image provisioning, patch management, technical training, as well as Linux system installation, administration, maintenance, tuning, and troubleshooting
• Position is required to support security standards for PCI-DSS, NIST 800-171, Endpoint Security, and ISO 27002
• Position also acts a third tier support to other IT professionals on campus, and is a member of a 24×7 on call rotation
• Position will utilize strong project management skills to help customers increase reliability of systems / services at NCSU.

Other Responsibilities:

• Position will include but not be limited to: Design, deployment, and maintenance of Central Monitoring, notification ( SMS ), and on call service
• Central Linux provisioning, application integration deployment with Configuration Management support for customer user base in central Linux deployment
• Support of the central MariaDB environment
• General programming work in multiple projects / services supported by the CSI group

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area; OR
• An Associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Linux based operating systems
• Experience in managing / maintaining and designing Linux image deployment at scale
• Ability to deal with authentication / authorization, application integration and Linux provisioning systems using Git, Foreman, Configuration Management( E.g. Puppet, Ansible, Chef ), Monitoring systems experience( i.e. Nagios, Grafana, Zabbix ), or similar systems
• Experience in some level of programming or scripting
• Experience in programming for systems automation and configuration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in at least one Containerization( i.e. Kubernetes, Docker ) technology
• Experience programming in Python, JSON
• Experience working in Ansible

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

09/21/2026

Anticipated Close Date:

10/05/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number:

00050026

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure

Department ID:

517101 - Shared Services

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.