Linux Systems Engineer III

Job Summary

The Linux Systems Engineer III leads the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure, including software, servers, networking and storage. Administers, maintains, and supports complex and critical infrastructure in a Linux VMWare and Windows server environment.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads the design, installation, operation, support, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure, including software, servers, and storage in a Linux and Windows server environment.
• Administers, maintains, and supports complex and critical infrastructure using automation such as Ansible / Red Hat Satellite.
• Administers application security and configurations.
• Coordinates application testing with functional areas.
• Analyzes infrastructure performance and resolves problems or makes appropriate recommendations.
• Leads troubleshooting of application, operating system server hardware, network communications and storage problems within infrastructure.
• Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Conducts routine infrastructure and security audits to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains continuity with system licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Serves as an escalation point for Systems Engineers.
• Tracks problems in the work order system.
• Maintains records, forms, and standard operating procedures documentation.
• Develops new techniques and procedures to enhance university systems infrastructure.
• Reviews processes, evaluates results, recommends new processes, and promotes best practices.

Other duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires either nine years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or related field and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience with Linux based enterprise systems and applications.
• Experience with large enterprise computing environments that include multiple site locations.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years professional full-time experience with application system support and implementation in a medium to large computing environment.
• Professional full-time experience with enterprise systems and applications and current versions of Windows Server/Linux or other enterprise services.