System Programmer/Administrator IV (Platform Systems Engineer)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $122K - $176K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 2nd, 2026

Python Kubernetes Terraform

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a System Programmer/Administrator IV (Platform Systems Engineer). The role involves designing, engineering, and evolving scalable Linux-based platform infrastructure, managing container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes in production, and developing automation strategies to improve platform reliability and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Design and engineer Linux-based platform infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
Manage, support, and operate Kubernetes or OpenShift container orchestration platforms in production.
Develop infrastructure automation using Ansible Automation Platform, Terraform, GitLab, and similar tools.
Architect infrastructure as code frameworks for system deployment and configuration.
Work independently to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and lead platform improvements.
Required skills include Linux engineering, container orchestration administration, automation frameworks, scripting (Bash, Python), and networking concepts.
Preferred qualifications include experience with AI/machine learning infrastructure, hybrid cloud/on-premises environments, and CI/CD pipeline automation.
Minimum education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field plus seven years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Full-time exempt position with salary range from $121,608 to $175,737, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Position housed within Enterprise Infrastructure & Service Delivery / Platform Systems Engineering in the Office of Information Technology at Rutgers University.