Auburn University · 3 hours ago
Systems Engineer – Linux & Web Infrastructure
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expAuburn University’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer – Linux & Web Infrastructure to serve as a lead technical expert responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing operation of enterprise Linux platforms and web infrastructure services. The role involves ensuring the University can host, secure, and deliver services while maintaining enterprise reliability and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux systems supporting web, application, and infrastructure services
Engineer and support web infrastructure platforms, including Apache and NGINX, and integrations with enterprise load balancing (e.g., F5 or equivalent)
Architect and manage highly available and scalable web and application hosting platforms
Ensure Linux and web platforms meet security, compliance, and performance standards, including patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and certificate management
Support and evolve hybrid infrastructure environments, spanning on‑premises systems and public cloud platforms
Provide technical leadership for modernization efforts, including cloud readiness, containerization, and automation
Manage core infrastructure services such as DNS, IP addressing, firewall coordination, SSL/TLS certificates, and system monitoring
Develop and maintain automation and configuration management to improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency
Participate in backup, disaster recovery, and cyber‑resilience operations, ensuring recoverability of Linux and web-hosted systems
Create and maintain clear technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
Serve as a technical consultant to campus IT and application teams; mentor junior engineers
Participate in after‑hours maintenance and on‑call rotation as required
Handle systems containing sensitive or regulated data in accordance with University policies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 11 years of relevant 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 relevant IT experience in the administration of distributed computer systems
Advanced troubleshooting ability across Linux, applications, and infrastructure components
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and systems lifecycle management
Ability to translate business and application requirements into secure, scalable technical designs
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and complex technical projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams
Commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and high‑quality services
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning effectively within a team environment
Strong attention to documentation, change management, and operational discipline
Commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment
Enterprise administration of Linux operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent), including OS installation, configuration, hardening, patching, and performance tuning
Shell scripting and automation
System logging and monitoring
Experience administering web platforms such as Apache and/or NGINX
Experience managing SSL/TLS certificates, encryption, and secure communications
Working knowledge of DNS, HTTP/S, LDAP, NTP, SSH, SMTP, SNMP, and related infrastructure protocols
Experience with virtualized environments (e.g., VMware vSphere or equivalent)
Experience integrating Linux systems with Active Directory and LDAP
Familiarity with storage protocols such as NFS, SMB, or iSCSI
Experience with backup and recovery systems in an enterprise environment
Basic familiarity with Windows Server environments sufficient for integration and interoperability
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
In‑depth experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux in large‑scale environments
Experience supporting enterprise web infrastructure at scale, including high availability designs
Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Experience with enterprise monitoring and log analysis platforms (e.g., ELK, Splunk, Wazuh)
Experience supporting systems integrated with SAN or enterprise storage platforms
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and networking (Azure and/or AWS)
Experience working in higher education or large enterprise environments
Experience with cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and zero‑trust principles
Prior experience mentoring technical staff or serving in a technical lead role
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
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
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Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
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2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
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2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
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