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Oakland University

Linux Systems Administrator

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $82K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ July 18th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator. The role involves managing the university's High-Performance Research computing and Enterprise server environments by maintaining, upgrading, and securing systems to support scientific research and academic operations. The position requires collaboration within a technical team to implement solutions and ensure operational stability.

Highlights

  • Maintain and secure enterprise-wide Linux systems supporting research and administrative functions.
  • Administer high-performance computing clusters and provide computational support for various scientific fields.
  • Required technical skills include advanced Linux knowledge, network file systems (NFSv4), software compilation, and configuration management.
  • Preferred experience with HPC job scheduling (SLURM), Lustre file systems, NVIDIA cluster management, virtualization, containers, and cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Compensation is $82,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, tuition assistance, retirement contributions, and flexible schedules.
  • Position part of UTS Technical Support department supporting faculty, students, and staff with technology solutions.
  • Applicants must reside in Michigan and be willing to travel occasionally for professional development.
  • Work-from-home option is available but requires readiness to come to campus if needed.
  • Two positions are being filled with first consideration given to applications received by July 3, 2025.