Linux Systems Engineer - 138873

UC San Diego is a global leader in cyberinfrastructure development, and they are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to join their security-focused IT team. The role involves building, managing, securing, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems while ensuring compliance with security standards and improving operational efficiency through automation and scripting solutions.

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