Linux Systems Engineer

UC San Diego is a leading academic institution focused on translating innovation into practice through the San Diego Supercomputer Center. The Linux Systems Engineer will be responsible for building, managing, securing, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while ensuring compliance with security standards and developing automation solutions to enhance system reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Building, managing, securing, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across environments regulated by NIST 800-53 and CMMC frameworks
• Administering Linux servers and troubleshooting system performance issues
• Implementing security and compliance standards
• Supporting virtualization, containerization, and cloud-integrated environments
• Developing automation and scripting solutions to streamline operations, improve system reliability, and support continuous service improvement

Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing most complex server-based software
• Ability to implement system hardening (CIS benchmarks), manage vulnerability remediation, and support compliance requirements (FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-53)
• Ability to monitor system performance and security events, troubleshoot complex issues, and respond to operational and security incidents
• Ability to develop and maintain automation (e.g., Ansible) to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficient system management
• Ability to build, configure, and maintain RHEL systems supporting critical infrastructure and customer-facing services, ensuring high availability and reliability