Linux Systems Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $83K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ December 18th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance the university's High-Performance Research computing environment and parts of the Enterprise server environment. The role requires keeping systems updated, secure, and operational while collaborating on enterprise-wide projects that support both academic and administrative functions.

Highlights

Maintain and secure Linux systems supporting high-performance computing and enterprise servers.
Provide computational solutions for scientific research fields such as chemistry, physics, biology, data science, and informatics.
Perform system updates, upgrades, problem-solving, and implement new technology solutions.
Required skills include advanced Linux knowledge, experience with cluster administration, software compilation, configuration management, and network file systems like NFSv4.
Desired experience with HPC job scheduling (SLURM), cluster management tools, Lustre file systems, AI/ML workloads, virtualization, containers, cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure), and automation (Ansible).
Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, plus four years of relevant experience.
Compensation is $83,349 annually with excellent benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and flexible work schedules.
Work primarily on campus with possible hybrid work options pending supervisor approval.
Must live in Michigan and be able to travel occasionally for professional development.
Collaborate with a skilled team and provide regular updates to directors.