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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure & Systems Engineer - **Company:** Churchill Downs Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), System Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Packet, Network Security, Network Administration, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Remote Infrastructure Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Server Virtualization, Simple Network Management Protocols, Wireshark, Scripting, Okta, ARUBA, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, Network Server, Software Version Control, Cisco, Docker - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/89aadabd-4563-4d8d-b040-74ac401a0ef1 ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience in system administration and network administration * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex IT environments * Experience with remote infrastructure management and network security best practices * Ability to independently research, test, and document new technologies * Ready to assist our company's staff with escalation support via a ticketing system * Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally on short notice (Very rarely but sometimes 12-24 hours notice). Some trips will require a week or more away from home. ## Description We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineer with a strong background in Linux (Ubuntu), server virtualization, and remote server/network management. This role requires hands-on expertise in configuring and maintaining IT infrastructure, troubleshooting complex system issues, and implementing new technologies. This is a highly technical, hands-on position-not an entry-level role or a developer position. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where they must learn new technologies independently, analyze them, document findings, and present recommendations to management. This position will sit in our Austin, Texas HQ and be able to travel to installs and upgrades as needed. If you're the kind of person who gets excited about troubleshooting a tough network issue, enjoys learning cutting-edge IT solutions just because it's fun, and takes pride in making systems run better than ever, you'll fit right in. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for tech, curiosity for the unknown, and drive to constantly improve. If that sounds like you, we can't wait to meet you!, * Linux (Ubuntu) Administration - Install, configure, and maintain Ubuntu-based servers, ensuring security and performance. We would love to see what other distros you love as well! * Server Virtualization - Manage and maintain virtualized environments, including provisioning and optimizing VM resources * Network & Server Management - Monitor, troubleshoot, and configure servers, NAS systems, and network devices remotely * Device Configuration - Create, modify, and deploy device configurations across various networking and IT systems * Technical Exploration - Analyze new technologies, test them, document findings, and provide recommendations * International & Domestic Travel - Be available for travel (occasionally on short notice of 12 to 24 hours), * Monitoring via SNMP/SSH/WMI * Fortinet Firewalls - Configuration and management * AWS/Azure Cloud Services - Infrastructure setup and maintenance * Docker - Deploying, maintaining, automated updates and deployments * Cisco/Aruba Network devices - maintaining, upgrading, remote deployments * Ansible - Automation for IT infrastructure * SSO & Authentication Systems - SAML, RADIUS, OIDC (Okta) * DNS - Managing public & private DNS infrastructures * GitHub & VSCode - Version control and basic scripting * Wireshark - Network packet analysis * LogicMonitor - Infrastructure monitoring and custom sensor creation * Zero Trust Security - Implementation and best practices * Scripting - Automation via Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, etc. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)