Network and Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer)

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Network and Systems Specialist administers, monitors, and secures the laboratory's tactical development network. The role involves making informed infrastructure decisions, resolving server- and gateway-level issues, and configuring and maintaining Linux-based development workstations and servers. The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus and is expected to continue.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Production experience with at least two programming languages.
Three years of experience with software development in complex systems.
Two years of software development experience, including at least one year of systems administrative experience.
Demonstrated ability to administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including kernel modules, device drivers, and user-space applications.
Demonstrated ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve server-level and network gateway-level issues.
Demonstrated ability to make sound, informed decisions regarding network infrastructure and system configuration.
Demonstrated ability to follow configuration, security, and documentation standards.
Dynamic skill set and willingness to work with new technologies; highly organized, able to plan and coordinate multiple tasks, and able to manage time.
Attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and communicate effectively with all groups of clients.
Ability to work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Must be a U.S. citizen. The selected applicant will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology/Information Systems (BSIT, BSIS), Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or another related field, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Experience administering tactical, classified, or isolated/air-gapped development networks.
Demonstrated knowledge of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, FTP, HTTP(S), DNS, and DHCP.
Experience with firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and network security hardening.
Proficiency with Linux distributions such as Red Hat and Ubuntu, and Windows interoperability.
Experience with virtualization (VMware) and infrastructure monitoring tools.
Scripting and automation experience with Bash, PowerShell, YAML, or Python.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet, and source control such as Git.
Knowledge of SQL and database administration.
Ability to articulate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented environments.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain servers and network gateways supporting the tactical development network, including diagnosing and resolving server-level and gateway-level issues.
Make informed recommendations and decisions regarding network architecture, infrastructure changes, and resource allocation for the tactical development environment.
Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux operating systems on development workstations and servers, including kernel configuration, device drivers, and user-space applications.
Implement and maintain network security practices, including firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and access control.
Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, system builds, and operational procedures.
Perform other related functions as assigned.