Systems Engineer I

Position Overview Systems Engineer I supports the Center for Managed Technology Services (CMTS) by designing, deploying, and managing Linux and Windows research systems, virtual infrastructure, backups, and instrumentation environments. This position is part of a dedicated systems engineering vertical and contributes to secure, stable, and scalable infrastructure across institutional research environments, partnering with institutional governance teams, researchers, and vendors to implement secure, reliable solutions. Responsibilities Server & Endpoint Engineering (Linux/Windows): Build, configure, secure, and maintain Linux and Windows servers/endpoints supporting research and enterprise workflows. Implement hardening, patching, access controls, encryption, logging, and audit-readiness requirements; troubleshoot OS and application-level issues; perform performance tuning and operational fixes. Virtual Infrastructure & Cloud Networking: Deploy, configure, and administer virtual infrastructure supporting research and enterprise environments (Azure, AWS, on-prem VMware). Execute VM lifecycle tasks following CMTS standards, partner with governance teams for routing/IP/DNS/firewall/VPN access. Storage, Backup, and Recovery Operations: Implement and monitor backup and recovery solutions across supported platforms; configure backup cadence/retention; recommend storage approaches and document decisions. Research Workstation, Instrumentation, and Field Support & Vendor Enablement: Perform routine remote checks and on-site inspections; conduct manual patching; respond to hardware issues; support vendor access and maintenance. Researcher Enablement, Intake, and Governance Alignment: Consult with researchers on compute, storage, security, lifecycle planning; onboard and configure scientific workflows; contribute technical inputs for infrastructure planning and cost estimates. Documentation, Standards, and Service Design: Create and maintain operational documentation, support procedures, and technical references; contribute to service-level documents and intake workflows. DevOps & Automation Support (Shared Function): Support automation pipelines and CI/CD workflows with tools such as Ansible, Python, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps; contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices. Continuous Skill Development and Expanding Ownership: Build capability across Linux/Windows, Azure/AWS/VMWare, on-prem infrastructure, monitoring, instrumentation; take on increasing responsibility for technical deliverables. Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned to support CMTS and departmental operations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience supporting Linux/Windows servers in a professional environment. Familiarity with virtualization platforms, storage concepts, and core networking principles. Ability to document system configurations, processes, and procedures. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Basic familiarity with CI/CD and automation tooling (Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting research environments, HPC clusters, or mixed OS ecosystems. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, VMware), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation frameworks. Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and scripting (Bash, Python). Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Preferred certifications: CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Other Requirements May require work outside standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to support operations and maintenance windows. Requires periodic on-site visits to CMTS-supported lab locations. What You Need to Know Salary: Pay Grade 72, compensation commensurate with qualifications. Position is based on-site in College Station; remote work not available except partially remote may be possible per procedures. Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University