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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate - **Company:** The University of Texas - **Location:** Austin, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $88,500.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, CentOS, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Linux Security Modules, Open Source Technology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Containers, TCP/IP, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Git, Selinux, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Fedora - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/16128676?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F16128676%2FLinux-Systems-Engineering-Scientist-Associate-Texas-Austin ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computing Technologies or other related discipline. * Demonstrated working proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS and Fedora operating systems concepts, practices, and procedures. * Demonstrated working knowledge with scripting languages and developing automation scripts in Linux. * Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards. * Experience with Linux and open source tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting Linux configuration and associated security controls. * Knowledge of networking and computer security concepts., * Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Computing Technologies with experience in Linux security. * Two or more years' direct experience with Red Hat systems design concepts, practices and procedures, scripting languages, automation tools, containers and orchestration. * Demonstrated experience with Linux installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance. * Demonstrated experience with design, setup, configuration and maintenance of Linux networking services with common tools such as Bash and git. * Strong trouble shooting skills. Experience with networked systems and computer security settings. * Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and issue tracking. Familiarity with SELINUX, Linux automation tools and container and orchestration technologies. * Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above., A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position., * E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] * Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] * Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ## Description Design, develop, test, document and maintain Linux systems engineering with security controls for modern TCP/IP networked systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Responsibilities * Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux systems configuration with security controls. * Perform Linux installation, configuration, maintenance and trouble shooting for servers, workstations, and other deliverable systems. * Design, develop and document automation scripts and customize tools for configuration controlled installation, administration and maintenance of systems. * Design, develop, install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration. * Setup, configure and document Linux services with security controls. * Other related functions as assigned., The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length., Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. 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