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Auburn University

Systems Engineer

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $59K - $101K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ October 2nd, 2025

Python Ansible

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Systems Engineer to support the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) by designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications and physical systems. The role involves gathering functional specifications, supporting client system inquiries, and providing technical support for departmental and college computing needs.

Highlights

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and physical IT systems serving COSAM.

  • Manage enterprise server operating systems including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server.

  • Maintain storage systems such as NFS, SMB, Ceph, ZFS, and clustered file systems.

  • Operate and maintain network switches for private storage and research networks.

  • Use automation and orchestration tools like Ansible, AWX, Chef, Puppet, and PowerShell for system administration and deployment.

  • Monitor backups and system alerts using tools like Veeam and PRTG to identify security and hardware issues.

  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 3 years of IT experience or equivalent experience with associate’s or high school diploma.

  • Required Linux system administration skills including shell scripting, server infrastructure knowledge, and troubleshooting vulnerabilities.

  • Salary range between $59,460 and $101,090 annually.

  • Work supports faculty and student research efforts within the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University.