Workstation Systems Engineer (Linux & Windows)

Compunnel, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Linux and Windows Workstation System Administrator to deploy, secure, maintain, and support desktop and laptop systems for engineering and development staff.

The role covers workstation images, access control, patching, software distribution, endpoint security, virtualization, and toolchain support (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins). The candidate will administer builds across Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows 10/11, and collaborate with DevOps and cybersecurity teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Linux/Windows system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat family and Windows 10/11.
• Proxmox virtualization experience.
• Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
• Proficient in Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripting.
• Familiar with LDAP/AD/SSO for centralized authentication.
• Experience with patch management and endpoint hardening.
• Strong troubleshooting across OS, hardware, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux and Windows workstations including provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain standardized workstation builds across Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows 10 and Windows 11.
• Support Proxmox environments used for workstation virtualization and testing.
• Administer Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins in coordination with engineering and DevOps teams.
• Manage user accounts and access controls including authentication and permissions.
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and applications across workstation environments.
• Support endpoint security including encryption, antivirus, logging, and compliance requirements.
• Automate administration tasks using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or configuration management tools.
• Manage software packaging and deployment including updates and developer tool installation.
• Document workstation standards, procedures, and support processes.
• Partner with engineering and cybersecurity teams to resolve incidents and improve reliability.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Proxmox

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Scripting

LDAP/AD/SSO

Endpoint security

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Proxmox

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Linux and Windows Workstation System Administrator to deploy, secure, maintain, and support desktop and laptop systems for engineering and development staff.

The role covers workstation images, access control, patching, software distribution, endpoint security, virtualization, and toolchain support (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins). The candidate will administer builds across Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows 10/11, and collaborate with DevOps and cybersecurity teams to