Network and Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer)

Job Posting Title:

Network and Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer) ----

Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40 ----

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately ----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue ----

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----

Job Details:

Purpose

Administer, monitor, and secure the laboratory's tactical development network including making informed infrastructure decisions, resolving server and gateway-level issues, and configuring and maintaining Linux-based development workstations and servers.

Responsibilities

• •Administer, monitor, and maintain servers and network gateways supporting the tactical development network, including diagnosing and resolving server-level and gateway-level issues.
• •Make informed recommendations and decisions regarding network architecture, infrastructure changes, and resource allocation for the tactical development environment.
• •Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux operating systems on development workstations and servers, including kernel configuration, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• •Implement and maintain network security practices, including firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and access control.
• •Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, system builds, and operational procedures.
• •Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• •HS/GED
• •Production experience with at least two programming languages.
• •Three years of experience with software development in complex systems.
• •Two years of software development with at least one year of systems administrative experience.
• •Demonstrated ability to administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including kernel modules, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• •Demonstrated ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve server-level and network gateway-level issues.
• •Demonstrated ability to make sound, informed decisions regarding network infrastructure and system configuration.
• •Demonstrated ability to follow configuration, security, and documentation standards.
• •Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing time.
• •Attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
• •Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• •Ability to work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• •Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology / Information Systems (BSIT, BSIS), Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• •Experience administering tactical, classified, or isolated/air-gapped development networks.
• •Demonstrated knowledge of networking protocols and services: TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, FTP, HTTP(S), DNS, DHCP.
• •Experience with firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and network security hardening.
• •Proficiency with Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Windows interoperability.
• •Experience with virtualization (VMware) and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• •Scripting and automation experience: Bash, PowerShell, YAML, Python.
• •Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) and source control (Git).
• •Knowledge of SQL and database administration.
• •Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• •Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented environments.
• •Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

• UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• · 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• · Retirement contributions
• · Paid vacation and sick time
• · Paid holidays
• Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$100,000-$115,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• •Standard office conditions
• •Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• •Use of manual dexterity
• •Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• •Possible interstate/intrastate travel
• •Exposure to all weather conditions.
• •Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards.

Required Materials

• •Resume/CV
• •3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• •Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ----

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies