Linux System Administrator (Multiple Openings)

Job Title

Linux System Administrator (Multiple Openings)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute  

Are you passionate about IT and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact? Technology Services is on the hunt for motivated Linux Systems Administrators to play a key role in supporting Texas A&M University. We are currently seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I and a Lead Linux Systems Administrator. In these positions, you will be opportunity to manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our Linux systems and infrastructure.  

 

As a Linux Systems Administrator I, you will be executing day-to-day operational tasks that keep our systems running smoothly, including vital configuration changes and ensuring our operating systems and applications are up to date with the latest patches. In this role, you will also be modifying existing configuration states for servers, ensuring optimal performance and security. As a key player in our incident response team, you'll be at the forefront of identifying issues, responding swiftly to incidents, and escalating them as necessary to ensure rapid resolution. 

 

As a Lead Linux Systems Administrator, you will be contributing your expertise to our team by providing technical guidance and operational assistance to our less senior administrators. In this role, you will create new configuration states for servers to enhance our performance, security, and scalability, and ensure compliance and standardization. You will be instrumental in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to complex configuration states. As a senior level expert in our team, you will be a critical escalation point for complex issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving support. In this role, you will be working closely with both customers and external support teams on server and service management, ensuring smooth and reliable service delivery. 

 

If you have a passion for IT and are driven by the challenge of ensuring high-performance server management, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity!  

 

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience.    

Schedule: You will be expected to provide assistance with our Tier III on-call support rotation.  

 

Qualifications     
*We are seeking Linux System Administrators with various levels of experience. Individuals with limited to multiple years of experience are encouraged to apply! ** 

 

Linux Systems Administrator I  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND two years of systems administration experience.  

Lead Linux Systems Administrator  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND five years of related experience in IT two years of team/project leadership.  

A well-qualified candidate for any of these positions will also possess:  

• Proficiency in managing Linux operating systems  

• Proficiency with RHEL or related distributions, Linux configuration management, system monitoring and alerting, automation using scripting. 

• Excellent written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills  

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.  

• ITIL Foundations Certification 

 

What to do  

Apply!  A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.   

 

Why Texas A&M University?  

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as: 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days  of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation   each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   

• Free exercise programs and release time  for health and wellness programs 

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.