NC State University
Linux Systems Administrator
NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit a resume/cv, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of at least three (3) professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers. Posting Information Posting Number:
PG193846EP Internal Recruitment No:
N/A Working Title:
Linux Systems Administrator Anticipated Hiring Range:
$85,000 - $90,000 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and as needed after hours Job Location:
NC State University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering About the Department:
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is one of the top 10 suppliers of ECE talent at the BS level in the US, and ranks in the top ECE Departments in total annual research expenditures (ASEE). The department is located in state-of-the-art facilities on NC States Centennial Campus. You Belong Here:
NC State University offers a multitude of career prospects that align with the universitys Employee Value Proposition. Discover the possibilities for your professional and personal growth. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate
Linux Systems Administrator
to help support the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineerings academic courses and cutting-edge research initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Linux server administration and software installation, who thrives in a collaborative research computing environment. Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage and maintain approximately 100 Dell / Lenovo / HP servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux in our server room. Install, configure, and maintain commercial and open-source software on our NFS network file shares. Utilize container technologies such as Docker and Apptainer for software deployment. Work with campus Puppet and Ansible management systems to automate server configuration and deployment tasks. Educate users on the usage of conda, PIP, and Jupyter notebooks for managing Python environments. Provide technical support to end-users regarding Linux-related issues. Create and maintain various new departmental Linux services. Collaborate with ECE researchers and students to provide support for their usage of the campus High-Performance Computing (HPC) service. Assist Linux Desktop Support position with the support of Linux workstations as needed.
Other Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area OR an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
Other Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Linux Systems Administrator in an academic institution or national computing lab. Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux operating systems. Proficiency in software installation and application container technologies. Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet and Ansible. Strong understanding of Linux command-line tools and programming concepts. Ability to support the use of conda, PIP, and Jupyter notebooks. Understanding of remote access, clustering, backup, auditing, and virtualization technologies. General hardware troubleshooting skills. Experience supporting the installation and configuration of Nvidia GPU cards within Linux. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Open OnDemand service, Slurm based cluster, and JupyterHub service. Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or CompTIA Linux+ are a plus. Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Required License(s) or Certification(s): Valid NC Driver's License required. NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Applicants should submit a resume/cv, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of at least three (3) professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers. Posting Information Posting Number:
PG193846EP Internal Recruitment No:
N/A Working Title:
Linux Systems Administrator Anticipated Hiring Range:
$85,000 - $90,000 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and as needed after hours Job Location:
NC State University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering About the Department:
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is one of the top 10 suppliers of ECE talent at the BS level in the US, and ranks in the top ECE Departments in total annual research expenditures (ASEE). The department is located in state-of-the-art facilities on NC States Centennial Campus. You Belong Here:
NC State University offers a multitude of career prospects that align with the universitys Employee Value Proposition. Discover the possibilities for your professional and personal growth. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate
Linux Systems Administrator
to help support the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineerings academic courses and cutting-edge research initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Linux server administration and software installation, who thrives in a collaborative research computing environment. Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage and maintain approximately 100 Dell / Lenovo / HP servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux in our server room. Install, configure, and maintain commercial and open-source software on our NFS network file shares. Utilize container technologies such as Docker and Apptainer for software deployment. Work with campus Puppet and Ansible management systems to automate server configuration and deployment tasks. Educate users on the usage of conda, PIP, and Jupyter notebooks for managing Python environments. Provide technical support to end-users regarding Linux-related issues. Create and maintain various new departmental Linux services. Collaborate with ECE researchers and students to provide support for their usage of the campus High-Performance Computing (HPC) service. Assist Linux Desktop Support position with the support of Linux workstations as needed.
Other Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area OR an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
Other Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Linux Systems Administrator in an academic institution or national computing lab. Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux operating systems. Proficiency in software installation and application container technologies. Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet and Ansible. Strong understanding of Linux command-line tools and programming concepts. Ability to support the use of conda, PIP, and Jupyter notebooks. Understanding of remote access, clustering, backup, auditing, and virtualization technologies. General hardware troubleshooting skills. Experience supporting the installation and configuration of Nvidia GPU cards within Linux. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Open OnDemand service, Slurm based cluster, and JupyterHub service. Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or CompTIA Linux+ are a plus. Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Required License(s) or Certification(s): Valid NC Driver's License required. NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr