NC State University
Linux System Administrator
NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Posting Information
Posting Number PG194314EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title: Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $98,759 - $108,511 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm Job Location Department: College of Sciences - Dean About the Department
The College of Sciences brings together the mathematical, physical, and biological-sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement. Sciences IT is a growing unit that provides innovative IT solutions, responsive and forward-looking support, and creative applications of technology to support the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College of Sciences. While working in this unit, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. Attain Work-life balance with our childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. The College of Sciences is seeking a dynamic and experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. This position will work with researchers, faculty, and students in various scientific fields. Along with team members and other University IT organizations, this position will build and maintain innovative solutions. This position will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of computing resources used for both academic and research purposes, as well as the installation and configuration of applications. This includes installing and configuring infrastructure that hosts critical academic services, consulting with clients on system requirements and process needs, and managing the Linux computing environment in the College of Sciences. Working alongside other members of the COS Research Computing and Infrastructure team, this position will provide service support to applications deemed critical to the academic and research activities of the College of Sciences. The position’s expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining managed systems running on various Linux distributions, including RedHat, Ubuntu, Rocky, and AlmaLinux, will be invaluable in meeting business needs and continuity, as well as ensuring compliance with the NC State University IT policies. Major Functions
System Design, Deployment & Maintenance – 35% Responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of computing infrastructure to support academic and research activities. This includes setting up systems, ensuring optimal performance, and monitoring overall system health and reliability. Install and configure software applications and services essential to supporting academic and research operations, ensuring functionality, compatibility, and performance. Client Consulting & Support – 15% Collaborate with researchers, faculty, and students to gather system requirements and deliver customized technology solutions that meet their academic and research needs. Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (e.g., RedHat, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux), ensuring optimal performance, timely updates, and robust security protocols. Compliance & Policy Adherence – 10% Ensure all systems adhere to established IT policies, standards, and compliance requirements to maintain security, consistency, and operational integrity, in accordance with NC State University’s IT policies and standards. Other Responsibilities
Will use the Sciences golf cart and/or pick up truck to move hardware throughout campus. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science) and two years of experience in the information technology field related to the area of assignment
OR Associate’s degree in Computer Science and four years of experience in the information technology field related to the area of assignment
OR An equivalent combination of training and experience Other Required Qualifications Three years of professional Linux systems administration experience on RedHat and/or Ubuntu Demonstrated experience creating shell scripts and automating processes. Experience working with open source and scientific software Experience managing and debugging Python environments, code, and notebooks. Excellent understanding of the concept of Configuration as a Service and proficiency in maintaining systems managed in enterprise configuration management systems Demonstrated experience using version control systems (like GitHub) Demonstrated capability to document technical requirements Troubleshooting experience Excellent ability to communicate effectively with researchers, faculty, staff, and students to translate computing needs into solutions Willingness to help move computational equipment Ability to collaborate effectively with a community of clients and coworkers Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HPC and cluster computing Knowledge of queuing systems (e.g., Slurm and LSF) Experience with accelerator hardware and software (e.g., GPU, CUDA) Familiarity with programming languages often used in science (e.g., Python, R, Julia, Rust) Containerization (e.g., Singularity, Docker, Podman) Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Iris) Backup planning and disaster recovery processes Experience managing Enterprise server hardware (e.g., Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault) Licenses & Certifications
N/A Valid NC Driver's License required Commercial Driver's License required Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date: 10/22/2025 Anticipated Close Date Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you learn of this opportunity? Additional options including NCSU Website, Monster, CareerBuilder and others are available in the list below. If you learned about this vacancy from other sources, please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question) Do you have experience in an academic setting working with faculty, staff, and students? Describe your experience with distributed, scientific, or technical computing. Please describe the extent of your Linux administration experience, including RedHat Linux versions. Please describe your experience with programming languages and maintaining a Linux/Unix environment. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for References NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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Posting Number PG194314EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title: Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $98,759 - $108,511 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm Job Location Department: College of Sciences - Dean About the Department
The College of Sciences brings together the mathematical, physical, and biological-sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement. Sciences IT is a growing unit that provides innovative IT solutions, responsive and forward-looking support, and creative applications of technology to support the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College of Sciences. While working in this unit, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. Attain Work-life balance with our childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. The College of Sciences is seeking a dynamic and experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. This position will work with researchers, faculty, and students in various scientific fields. Along with team members and other University IT organizations, this position will build and maintain innovative solutions. This position will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of computing resources used for both academic and research purposes, as well as the installation and configuration of applications. This includes installing and configuring infrastructure that hosts critical academic services, consulting with clients on system requirements and process needs, and managing the Linux computing environment in the College of Sciences. Working alongside other members of the COS Research Computing and Infrastructure team, this position will provide service support to applications deemed critical to the academic and research activities of the College of Sciences. The position’s expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining managed systems running on various Linux distributions, including RedHat, Ubuntu, Rocky, and AlmaLinux, will be invaluable in meeting business needs and continuity, as well as ensuring compliance with the NC State University IT policies. Major Functions
System Design, Deployment & Maintenance – 35% Responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of computing infrastructure to support academic and research activities. This includes setting up systems, ensuring optimal performance, and monitoring overall system health and reliability. Install and configure software applications and services essential to supporting academic and research operations, ensuring functionality, compatibility, and performance. Client Consulting & Support – 15% Collaborate with researchers, faculty, and students to gather system requirements and deliver customized technology solutions that meet their academic and research needs. Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (e.g., RedHat, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux), ensuring optimal performance, timely updates, and robust security protocols. Compliance & Policy Adherence – 10% Ensure all systems adhere to established IT policies, standards, and compliance requirements to maintain security, consistency, and operational integrity, in accordance with NC State University’s IT policies and standards. Other Responsibilities
Will use the Sciences golf cart and/or pick up truck to move hardware throughout campus. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science) and two years of experience in the information technology field related to the area of assignment
OR Associate’s degree in Computer Science and four years of experience in the information technology field related to the area of assignment
OR An equivalent combination of training and experience Other Required Qualifications Three years of professional Linux systems administration experience on RedHat and/or Ubuntu Demonstrated experience creating shell scripts and automating processes. Experience working with open source and scientific software Experience managing and debugging Python environments, code, and notebooks. Excellent understanding of the concept of Configuration as a Service and proficiency in maintaining systems managed in enterprise configuration management systems Demonstrated experience using version control systems (like GitHub) Demonstrated capability to document technical requirements Troubleshooting experience Excellent ability to communicate effectively with researchers, faculty, staff, and students to translate computing needs into solutions Willingness to help move computational equipment Ability to collaborate effectively with a community of clients and coworkers Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HPC and cluster computing Knowledge of queuing systems (e.g., Slurm and LSF) Experience with accelerator hardware and software (e.g., GPU, CUDA) Familiarity with programming languages often used in science (e.g., Python, R, Julia, Rust) Containerization (e.g., Singularity, Docker, Podman) Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Iris) Backup planning and disaster recovery processes Experience managing Enterprise server hardware (e.g., Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault) Licenses & Certifications
N/A Valid NC Driver's License required Commercial Driver's License required Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date: 10/22/2025 Anticipated Close Date Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you learn of this opportunity? Additional options including NCSU Website, Monster, CareerBuilder and others are available in the list below. If you learned about this vacancy from other sources, please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question) Do you have experience in an academic setting working with faculty, staff, and students? Describe your experience with distributed, scientific, or technical computing. Please describe the extent of your Linux administration experience, including RedHat Linux versions. Please describe your experience with programming languages and maintaining a Linux/Unix environment. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for References NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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