Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1863P

Home Org Name

Office of Information Technology

Division Name

Chief InfoOffice and InfoTechnology

Position Title

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Job Class Code

MA14 D/E/F

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Auburn University Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) and our Infrastructure Virtualization and Storage ( IVS ) team, is seeking candidates to fill a Senior Linux Systems Engineer position. This position will assess technology trends and issues and define technical solutions to meet OIT’s needs. Additionally, this position will help ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support the IVS group’s functions.

About Auburn : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn : Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Our Commitment : Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Formal AU Title: Specialist, Information Technology (IV/V/VI)

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Installing and configuring new servers (virtual and physical); adding detailed working notes to related tickets in the Service Now platform; maintaining internal wiki pages.
• Installing, configuring, and supporting Fibre Channel Switches and Fabrics for the Storage Area Network.
• Performing preventive maintenance; diagnosing, repairing, or replacing defective or malfunctioning equipment or working with hardware vendors to do the same.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for performed tasks, procedures and all server changes.
• Staying in compliance with IT related University policies (i.e.: cyber security).
• Regular patching and monitoring of systems availability, backups and restores.
• Handling DNS, Firewall, IP Administration, and SSL / TLS certificates.
• Assisting with support of the Oracle Database and ERP System Groups as it relates to proprietary software on Linux systems.
• Assisting with support of TSM Spectrum Protect Backup Systems.
• Following all protocols regarding handling sensitive and confidential information (e.g., PII ).
• May perform other general and/or related duties as assigned. After-hours and on-call service should be expected.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent for entry level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

5

Area of Experience

Relevant IT experience as a Unix/Linux system administrator, and/or application developer.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may be considered in lieu of four years of experience when relevant.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Typical starting salaries for Level IV IT jobs are between $55,000 and $66,000.

Level V requires a Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of experience relevant to this role. Typical salaries for new hires are between $64,000 and $76,000.

Level VI requires a Bachelor’s degree and seven or more year of experience relevant to this role. Typical salaries at this level are between $73,000 and $86,000

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users and support staff.
• Individual must be committed to the delivery of quality service and be self-motivated, able to work both independently under minimal supervision and as a team member, and comfortable learning and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to successfully initiate, track, and manage multiple detail-oriented projects simultaneously.
• A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Minimum Technology Skills

• Experience administering Linux, Solaris, or other Unix servers, including shell scripting, patching, managing local firewalls, using logs for troubleshooting, and keeping the OS running.
• Experience administering Fibre Channel Fabrics.
• Experience using virtual environments for and deployment purposes (e.g., VMware VSphere, Oracle VirtualBox, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Basic understanding of Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience working with Active Directory and LDAP to manage users, groups, group policies and preferences.
• Basic understanding of remote storage protocols (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, SMB, etc.).
• Experience installing and configuring basic computer hardware and peripherals.

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related field.
• In depth experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar Linux Distribution.
• Basic understanding with containerization and RHEL Atomic.
• Experience with Samba configuration and support.
• Experience with TSM Spectrum Protect Backup Software or other similar enterprise backup system.
• Experience using a scripting language to perform administrative tasks: (perl, python, bash).
• Experience with Brocade Fibre Channel Switches, Zoning and Multipathing.
• Basic knowledge with log management and discovery frameworks such as ELK stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk, Wazuh or similar.
• Experience managing systems configured with SAN storage devices (e.g., setup, diagnosis, and safe replacement of failed parts).
• Experience with one or more automation frameworks such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef or similar.
• Experience with using or administering a relational database system such as MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle or IBM DB2.
• Experience with the following protocols/ports: DNS, HTTP , iSCSI, LDAP, MADP, NTP, RDP, SFTP, SMB, SNMP, SMTP, SSH, SSL, TELNET .
• Experience with VMware. Creating and maintaining virtual machine as a client to the infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge with Likewise/Beyond Trust Active directory bridging services.
• Experience with Azure Public Cloud network.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$45,100 - $99,600

Job Category

Information Systems/Technology

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

07/21/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Other

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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