Linux Systems Engineer III

Florida Gulf Coast University • Lexington, MA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Linux Systems Engineer III leads the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure, including software, servers, networking, and storage. The role administers and supports complex, critical infrastructure in Linux, VMware, and Windows Server environments, using automation such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite. It also administers application security and configurations, coordinates testing with functional areas, monitors performance, resolves issues, and ensures data and media recoverability through scheduled backups and database archive operations.

The position conducts infrastructure and security audits, monitors licensing and maintenance agreements, serves as an escalation point for Systems Engineers, tracks work orders, and maintains records and standard operating procedures. It develops techniques and procedures to improve university systems infrastructure, evaluates processes, and promotes best practices. The role is based on campus at Florida Gulf Coast University and supports university operations and student learning, although it does not directly interact with students.

Requirements

• Either nine years of directly related full-time experience, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a related field and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience with Linux-based enterprise systems and applications.
• Experience with large enterprise computing environments that include multiple site locations.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, such as systems, protocols, and directory services.
• Knowledge and proficiency with relevant business systems, operating systems, and servers.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer local and cloud-based applications (SaaS), such as Azure/AWS or Office 365.
• Skill in shell scripting, PowerShell/Bash scripting, project management of large initiatives, and troubleshooting.
• Skill in managing servers and storage hardware.
• Skill in identifying complex problems, reviewing related information, evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work amid numerous and competing demands.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within the community and contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to provide professional customer service.
• Demonstrated reliability, goal attainment, and accountability; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of professional full-time experience with application system support and implementation in a medium to large computing environment.
• Professional full-time experience with enterprise systems and applications and current versions of Windows Server/Linux or other enterprise services.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure, including software, servers, and storage in Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Administer, maintain, and support complex and critical infrastructure using automation such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.
• Administer application security and configurations.
• Coordinate application testing with functional areas.
• Analyze infrastructure performance, resolve problems, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Lead troubleshooting of application, operating system, server hardware, network communications, and storage problems within infrastructure.
• Ensure data and media recoverability by implementing schedules for system backups and database archive operations.
• Conduct routine infrastructure and security audits to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain continuity with system licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Serve as an escalation point for Systems Engineers.
• Track problems in the work order system.
• Maintain records, forms, and standard operating procedures documentation.
• Develop techniques and procedures to enhance university systems infrastructure.
• Review processes, evaluate results, recommend new processes, and promote best practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior