Systems Engineer I

Department Information Technology-Office of the CTO

Salary Range

Salary Range $54,500 - $58,500 Depending on Qualifications

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/16/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/12/2026

Job Summary

Responsible for provisioning, deploying, administering, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading, and patching of Information Technology resources and services. Document processes, procedures, system configurations and specifications. Exhibits solid analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to learn and retain new technical competencies. Ability to work effectively alone and in team environments. Responds effectively in a timely, professional manner in a variety of situations. Able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them efficiently. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential and university information. Understanding different work styles, conflict resolution techniques, office etiquette and demonstrates the ability to interact with employees and stakeholders in a positive, productive manner. Self-motivated and stays abreast of applicable new technologies and technical methodologies to advance productivity and career path.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with systems administration of Windows or Linux servers
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix systems, particularly RHEL
• Basic understanding of networks
• Some scripting experience
• Follows procedures
• Experience with ticketing system
• Works well with supervision
• Knowledge of authentication and identity technologies, including PAM , Kerberos, SSSD , IPA , and secure SSH configuration.
• Knowledge of system provisioning internals, including TFTP , PXE , GRUB , DHCP , and their interactions.
• Knowledge with container platforms and modern application hosting architectures.
• Knowledge with load-balanced and highly available architecture and modern content delivery including relevant web protocols such as and SSL / TLS .
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and configuration management principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross functional team.
• Knowledge of Linux system administration and enterprise platform operations.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to departmental and end users
• Process and complete requests for access and resource creation and modification
• Assist with installation, configuration, application of security patches and upgrades
• Assist with installation, configuration, updating, performance monitoring and troubleshooting of application servers
• Assist the Manager/Team lead in developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operational procedures and established standards
• Development and maintenance of scripts written in a variety of languages such as shell, Perl, Ruby, PHP , Java, PowerShell or YAML
• Create, modify, and update technical and process documentation
• Involved in the evaluation and testing of new technology solutions and the documentation of findings
• Document basic processes, procedures, system configurations and specifications
• On-call availability for resolving system emergencies, both during regular and off-hours

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

Remote Work Eligibility Statement

Hybrid Remote Work Available for Texas Residents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021