Linux System Administrator

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.

Position Overview:
At the University of Minnesota, we are dedicated to changing lives through education, research, and outreach. The University Information Security department (UIS) offers a diverse environment of trust, collaboration, and mission-focused work. We seek an experienced individual to join the UIS team and take primary responsibility for designing, building, and maintaining our Linux infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with technical curiosity, interest in DevOps concepts, and a drive to learn new skills. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, build, maintain, and monitor security infrastructure including maintenance of Linux servers and various network devices.
• Utilize configuration management tools and automation techniques to continuously improve the efficiency of system management (such as Ansible).
• Monitor enterprise system performance to maximize uptime and plan for growth.
• Recommend and implement standards, procedures, and controls to ensure the security and reliability of UIS infrastructure.
• Serve as the Linux subject matter expert and provide procedural and technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please document qualifications on resume.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus a minimum of four years of professional Linux system administration experience, or a master's degree plus 2 years of experience, or a comparable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Professional experience with programming or scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
• Professional experience installing and maintaining physical and/or virtual servers
• Experience with or knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Networking concepts, protocols, and services.
  • One or more common configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
  • Management of virtualization infrastructure, such as VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent.
  • Configuration and management of cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ansible Tower (or AWX)
• Experience with RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux, or equivalent
• Experience with vulnerability management systems (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, etc.)
• Experience with VMware

Pay Range: $102,000 - $112,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

University HSA contributions

Disability and employer-paid life insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

Financial counseling services

Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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