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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Network and Systems Specialist – Senior Software Engineer

System Administration +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$100k - $115k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Production experience with at least two programming languages is required.
  • Three years of software development experience in complex systems is required.
  • Two years of software development experience, including at least one year of systems administration experience, is required.
  • Ability to administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including kernel modules, device drivers, and user-space applications, is required.
  • Ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve server-level and network gateway-level issues is required.
  • Ability to make sound, informed decisions regarding network infrastructure and system configuration is required.
  • Ability to follow configuration, security, and documentation standards is required.
  • Ability to work with new technologies, organize work, plan and coordinate multiple tasks, and manage time is required.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, sound engineering judgment, and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and communicate effectively with client groups is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • The selected applicant must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or another related field, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0, is preferred.
  • Experience administering tactical, classified, or isolated/air-gapped development networks is preferred.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, FTP, HTTP(S), DNS, and DHCP, is preferred.
  • Experience with firewall/iptables configuration, Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance, and network security hardening is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Linux distributions such as Red Hat and Ubuntu, and Windows interoperability, is preferred.
  • Experience with virtualization, including VMware, and infrastructure monitoring tools is preferred.
  • Scripting and automation experience with Bash, PowerShell, YAML, and Python is preferred.
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible and Puppet, and source control using Git, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SQL and database administration is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders is preferred.
  • Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented environments is preferred.
  • Interpersonal communication skills are preferred.

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, Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance, and access control.
  • Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, system builds, and operational procedures.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience administering tactical, classified, or isolated/air-gapped development networks.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, FTP, HTTP(S), DNS, and DHCP.
  • Experience with firewall/iptables configuration, Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance, and network security hardening.
  • Proficiency with Linux distributions such as Red Hat and Ubuntu, and Windows interoperability.
  • Experience with virtualization, including VMware, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
  • Scripting and automation experience with Bash, PowerShell, YAML, and Python.
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible and Puppet, and source control using Git.
  • Knowledge of SQL and database administration.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented environments.
  • Interpersonal communication skills.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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