Systems Engineer

Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: August 27, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Requisition Number
S3884P




Home Org Name
COSAM IT Expense Account




Division Name
College of Sciences & Math




Position Title
Systems Engineer




Job Class Code
MA46




Appointment Status
Full-time




Part-time FTE





Limited Term
Yes




Limited Term Length





Job Summary

Are you looking for meaningful work that changes lives? Do you enjoy creating innovative solutions and solving unique challenges? If that's you, then welcome to COSAM!

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of a team that provides computing support to the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM), supporting the life-changing research work our faculty and students perform.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

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• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and physical systems.
  
• Gather and provide input on functional specifications and requirements.
  
• Support client questions/issues regarding applications and/or systems issues and availability and develop and maintain client documentation.
  
• Perform other related technical support for the college.
  
  
  
  7 Reasons Why You'll Love Being a Systems Engineer at AUBURN:
  
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  • On-site role in the heart of our beautiful campus working with a supportive team
    
  • Work/life balance is a priority! No travel is required.
    
  • Careers in Higher Education are reliably stable
    
  • Competitive retirement plan and benefits
    
  • Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
    
  • Tuition waiver for yourself and your dependents
    
    
    Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
    
    It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award0winning restaurants, and the infection spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you are new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home!
    
    
    
    
    Essential Functions
    
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    • Installing, updating, and remediating multiuser enterprise server operating systems including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Window server.
      
    • Maintaining storage server systems and technologies including NFS, SMB, Ceph, ZFS, clustered files systems.
      
    • Managing the operation and maintenance of network switches that service private storage and research networks.
      
    • Installing physical server, switch, and communications cabling systems into datacenter and research laboratory environments.
      
    • Installing, updating, and remediating applications and Linus development environments using tools such as Git, GitHub, and Python.
      
    • Orchestrating server system administrations, application deployment inventory reporting, and vulnerability remediation tasks using tools such as Ansible, AWX, chef, Puppet, PowerShell, Quals, and PRTG.
      
    • Developing and deploying generalized OS layouts for servers and research systems using Kickstart and other automated system deployment methods.
      
    • Maintaining backup infrastructure for server, research instrument control systems, and Linus workstations using Veeam.
      
    • Monitoring of backup and system messages generated by Linus desktops, clusters, and servers, to identify and document potential security, configuration, and hardware problems.
      
    • Liaison with manufacturers, vendors, and University services to resolve warranty issues, repairs, maintenance, and returns.
      
    • Provide assistance to staff, faculty, and students for equipment installation, relocation, and upgrades; this duty will include moderate physical activity involved by equipment setup in office, research labs, and datacenter environments.
      
    • Contribute to continually improving inventory and system state data through automated report generation.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Minimum Qualifications
      
      
      
      
      Minimum Qualifications
      
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      • High school/GED general education plus 11 years of experience or
        
      • Associate's degree plus 7 years of experience or
        
      • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience is required.
        
        
        
        Salary grade range for this level is $55,300-$94,000 per year with typical starting salaries between $68,200-$81,100. Salaries are calculated based on years of experience, education, and certifications. Experience should be in the administration and application deployment of distributed computer systems.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
        
        
        
        
        Minimum Skills and Abilities
        
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        • Since this position will function in a team, good interpersonal communication skills are required.
          
        • You will be exposed to quickly evolving technology, so a strong desire to learn is needed.
          
          
          
          
          
          Minimum Technology Skills
          
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          • 3 years of System Administration in multi-user Linux Administration
            
          • Demonstrable abilities of interaction with Linux systems at the command line to include knowledge of the general organization of the file system; familiarity with various services and their configuration files; and familiarity with network configuration files and tools.
            
          • Demonstrable ability to script in shell scripting.
            
            
            
            
            
            Minimum License and Certifications
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            Desired Qualifications
            
            
            
            
            Desired Qualifications
            
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            • Linux Systems Engineer Certification
              
            • Familiarity with Linux automation/orchestration tools (Ansible)
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              Posting Detail Information
              
              
              
              
              Salary Range
              $55,300 - $94,000
              
              
              
              
              Job Category
              Information Systems/Technology
              
              
              
              
              Working Hours if Non-Traditional
              
              
              
              
              
              City position is located in:
              Auburn
              
              
              
              
              State position is located:
              Alabama
              
              
              
              
              List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
              
              
              
              
              
              Posting Date
              08/22/2024
              
              
              
              
              Closing Date
              
              
              
              
              
              EEO Statement
              Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
              
              
              
              AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
              
              
              
              
              Special Instructions to Applicants
              
              
              
              
              
              Quick Link for Internal Postings
              https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47936
              
              
              
              
              
              
              

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