Auburn University · 1 day ago
Systems Engineer
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their collaborative IT team within the College of Engineering. The role involves managing and supporting a complex client and server network, ensuring stability and efficiency while providing end-user support to students, researchers, and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Daily support of end users (students, faculty, researchers and administration) provides context of the needs of our users and gives much needed expertise to the efforts of our users
Works closely with other team members on short and long term projects, implementing innovative solutions, modernizing operations and addressing complex problems, development of new applications, resources and tools
Maintaining network-based, shared storage server systems and technologies
Support of custom network design and management including sandboxes/enclaves, private storage and other research network needs
Installing physical server, switch, and communications cabling systems into datacenter and research laboratory environments
Design, implement and maintain virtual and containerized infrastructure
Installing and updating commercial and open source Linux and Windows applications both manually and through the use of automation tools such as Ansible
Support of development environments including GitLab servers and advanced Python configurations on Windows and Linux platforms
Orchestrating server system monitoring, penetration testing and vulnerability remediation tasks
Management of several web servers and dozens of virtual websites using Apache, PHP, MySQL, NGINX and associated SSL certificates
Developing and deploying generalized OS layouts for servers and research systems using unattended deployment methods similar to Kickstart
Maintaining backup infrastructure for server, research instrument control systems, and Linux workstations
Work with researchers and IT staff to develop innovative solutions for high performance computing to support ongoing research projects
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal for documenting technical solutions and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 11 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 7 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience for Sr. Systems Engineer
Extensive programming experience for task automation of system administration tasks including account management, file server support, software and update deployments, etc
Installing, updating, and remediating multiuser enterprise server Linux operating systems including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise and/or Debian
Support of networking services – DHCP, DNS, LDAP, SSH and Email
Proficiency with enterprise-level virtualization environments
Preferred
Relevant IT experience in the administration of distributed computer systems, preferably in a university setting
Proficiency with network-based file services including NFS, SMB and ZFS
Experience with network identity management systems such as Active Directory, NIS and LDAP
Experience working in a datacenter – installing physical servers, configuring switches and working with UPS power
Hands on experience virtual infrastructure such as Proxmox, Vmware and HyperV
Understanding of containerized technologies such as Docker
Experience with Web server management and associated technologies – Apache, PHP, MySQL, Tomcat, Nginx, certificate management and content management systems
Backup management including regularly scheduled file-level or bare metal backups
Benefits
Competitive retirement plan and benefits
Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
Paid parental leave
Tuition waiver for yourself and your dependents
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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