Senior System Administrator

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

. Administer and maintain Linux operating systems, including security patches, kernel updates, OS enhancements, package repositories, compatibility, and performance monitoring .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Linux systems administration, including security best practices, automation with Ansible, and cloud infrastructure management. Proficient in supporting academic environments and implementing high availability and performance monitoring strategies.

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Linux Systems AdministrationAnsible AutomationCloud Infrastructure ManagementSecurity Best PracticesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationScriptingBackup and Recovery ProceduresNetworkingIdentity-Management ToolsLoad BalancingDNSDHCPPerformance TuningVulnerability Scanning

Soft Skills

Customer SupportIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationMentoringPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleHyper-VAzureOracle Cloud InfrastructureEllucian Banner

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Academic LAMP ServicesHigh AvailabilityInfrastructure AutomationAI-Driven Security EnhancementsConfiguration Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudDNSLAMPLinuxOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and maintain Linux operating systems, including security patches, kernel updates, OS enhancements, package repositories, compatibility, and performance monitoring
Implement and enforce security best practices, including SSH hardening, Ansible playbooks, firewall rules, security policies, secure configurations, vulnerability scanning, remediation, and configuration compliance
Provision, configure, and maintain Linux servers supporting Academic LAMP services and other applications
Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux virtual machines in Hyper-V, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and other supported virtualization platforms
Maintain high availability, clustering, reliability, and failover strategies for supported services
Create, manage, and audit user accounts, roles, permissions, and application and Linux-system access
Support Student Information System infrastructure through server installation, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and decommissioning
Advance infrastructure automation and AI-driven security enhancements, including Ansible-based provisioning, patch management, configuration-drift prevention, secure baseline enforcement, and automated vulnerability remediation
Standardize deployment workflows for core application stacks to improve consistency, efficiency, security, and lifecycle management
Lead and contribute to large-scale projects, implementations, and upgrades; mentor and train junior staff; and provide project leadership and work direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in computer science or a related field required, or 14 years of direct Linux administration experience without the degree
10 years of direct Linux administration experience with an associate’s degree
Strong Linux systems administration knowledge, including scripting and Ansible
Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures
Working knowledge of networking, identity-management tools, load balancing, DNS, and DHCP
General computer hardware knowledge
Ability to support customers with a broad range of system and application issues
Ability to work effectively with others and independently manage priorities, deadlines, and complex technical work
Project management and junior staff mentoring
Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without now or future sponsorship
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred
Preferred experience supporting enterprise academic or student information systems and highly available Linux application environments
Knowledge of Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) preferred
Knowledge of Ellucian Banner applications and supporting infrastructure preferred
Experience with AI-assisted operations or security engineering capabilities, including Ansible Lightspeed or AI Ops tools preferred
Resume and cover letter required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and coaching
Continued education
Extensive development and training opportunities
Work-life balance
Compensation and innovation leadership support