Linux Server Engineer Senior

Linux Server Engineer SeniorInformation and Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a Linux Server Engineer Senior to join the Systems Operations group. In this role, your primary focus will be engineering and supporting the core Linux infrastructure at ITS-including server platforms and critical systems-while collaborating closely with the ITS Container Service team. You will leverage high degrees of automation and integrate with modern cloud-native systems. This position reports to the Linux Infrastructure Engineering Manager.Provide daily support and administration for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and other enterprise Linux distributions across both on-premise and cloud platformsDevelop, automate, and document procedures to install, patch, configure, manage, and maintain Linux operating systems using configuration management toolsResearch, diagnose, and resolve complex technical incidents, performing root-cause analysis (RCA) and implementing long-term remediationsCollaborate with project teams and system architects to design and build scalable, secure infrastructure aligned with organizational standards and vendor requirementsProactively monitor system performance, manage capacity planning, and conduct security hardening and vulnerability remediationSupport disaster recovery planning, backup operations, and system restoration processes to ensure continuous availabilityUtilize analytical and creative problem-solving skills to protect systems, enforce security compliance, and ensure overall infrastructure stabilityDemonstrate quality service, operational accountability, and effective technical leadership in resolving requests and mentoring junior team membersEducation: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business computing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experienceExperience: Minimum of five years of progressive experience in a related role, with a focus on troubleshooting, analyzing, and independently supporting enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions across on-premise and cloud environmentsAutomation & Scripting: Demonstrated experience writing, debugging, and maintaining Python or Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks, deployments, and operational workflowsTechnical & Diagnostic Skills: Advanced ability to leverage administrative tools for root-cause analysis, log analysis, performance monitoring, and service restoration (including backup, recovery, and failover operations)Networking, Storage & Security: Sound foundational knowledge of enterprise storage management (LVM, NFS), core network services (DNS, TCP/IP, SSH), and OS hardening/security standardsLeadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects, maintain awareness of emerging industry best practices, and effectively mentor team members or influence technical decisions through a consensus-building approachPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.This position is local to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and currently operates primarily remotely. Future work may require an agreed-upon frequency of time in the office. On-call availability and occasional work during non-business hours or weekends are required.This position may be filled at the Senior level ($88,212 - $98,013) or the Intermediate level ($74,336 - $82,595). Starting salary and position level are dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.The successful candidate must comply with federal, state, and local laws and university policies regarding the protection of sensitive institutional data (e.g., ITAR, EAR, HIPAA, FISMA).Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.