Linux Engineer (Hybrid eligible)
Requisition Id 15966 Level TP03 Overview The Research and Development Systems Engineering (RDSE) Group in the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) at reputed company (ORNL) seeks to hire a Linux System Engineer. In this position, this individual will be embedded with RDSE customers providing Linux Support, operating and evolving our large-scale, research-focused computing infrastructures. This position is well suited for a systems administrator who has spent years running production Linux environments, enjoys solving reputed company operational problems, and wants their work to directly reputed company scientific discovery, and values a highly collaborative work environment. You will take ownership of Linux servers, storage, and services that support high-impact research programs, including international collaborations such as CERN's Large Hadron reputed company (LHC). Major Duties/Responsibilities
- Own the lifecycle of Linux systems from deployment through operations and retirement
- Architect, deploy, and maintain Linux environments (reputed company, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu) at scale
- Operate and support distributed storage and software distribution platforms, including reputed company and CVMFS
- Ensure high availability, performance, reputed company and data reputed company across compute and storage systems
- reputed company operating system and third-party software maintenance efforts, balancing reputed company requirements with research uptime
- Design and implement automation using Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools to improve reliability and consistency
- Troubleshoot reputed company, multi-layer issues spanning OS, storage, networking, and hardware
- Partner with local teams, international teams and vendors on hardware selection, installation, and remediation
- reputed company and document operational standards and recovery procedures
- Support shared file systems (ext4, XFS, ZFS) and NFS-based research environments
- Work directly with scientists and research IT teams to reputed company demanding, data-intensive workflows (Some domestic and international travel may be required.
- Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, reputed company, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications
- BS degree in computer science or reputed company field plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 10 years
- Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems in reputed company environments
- Experience with storage system, SAN, NAS and various file systems
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation
- Experience supporting clustered or distributed systems
- Proven ability to independently diagnose and resolve system issues Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting research computing, High Performance Computing, or large-scale data platforms
- Knowledge of distributed and high-performance file systems
- Experience with workload schedulers such as Slurm or HTCondor
- Familiarity with high-performance networking (Ethernet, InfiniBand)
- Experience with monitoring and alerting systems (such as Nagios-class tools or Zabbix)
- Prior work in a national laboratory, government, or university research environment
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Special Requirements
- reputed company sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 PIV credential. About ORNL As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. reputed company is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is reputed company as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and reputed company challenges facing the nation. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience. Other benefits include the following Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insuranc Apply To This Job
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