Linux Systems Administrator Specialist

Posting Number:S14914PWorking Title:Linux Systems Administrator SpecialistDepartment:EITS-Research ComputingAbout The University Of Georgia:Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.College/Unit/Department Website:https://gacrc.uga.edu/Posting Type:ExternalRetirement Plan:TRS or ORPEmployment Type:EmployeeBenefits Eligibility:Benefits EligibleFull/Part Time:Full TimeAdditional Schedule Information:8am – 5pm; Monday – Friday. This is a full-time, on-site position.Advertised Salary:Up to 76,000Posting Date:03/24/2026Open Until Filled:YesProposed Starting Date:05/01/2026Special Instructions To Applicants:Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.Location of Vacancy:Athens AreaEEO Policy Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).USG Core Values Statement:The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.Classification Title:Research Computing Pro IIFLSA:ExemptFTE:1.00Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experiencePreferred Qualifications:Four or more years of Linux systems administration experience in an academic HPC environment, including experience with Slurm.Experience supporting common HPC ecosystem technologies: GPU accelerators, job schedulers (Slurm), cluster provisioning (Warewulf), containers (Apptainer, Podman), web gateways (Open OnDemand), RDMA, InfiniBand, etc.Experience administering HPC or Linux systems within regulated research environments (e.g., NIH-controlled data, CMS RIF data) and working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements.Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Position Summary:The Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center (GACRC), a division of Enterprise Information Technology Services at the University of Georgia, is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator (Specialist) to join our research computing operations team. The GACRC supports the advanced computing needs of more than 500 research groups across the university.Our core infrastructure includes two Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and a multi-tiered research storage environment. Working as part of a collaborative team, the Systems Administrator will contribute to the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of research computing systems—including compute clusters, parallel/clustered file systems, high-speed interconnects, GPU-accelerated systems, database servers, and a virtualized environment supporting GACRC services.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:Strong Linux systems administration experience with advanced scripting or programming skills.Experience supporting large Linux/Unix server environments; if not from a research computing setting, enterprise-scale systems administration experience is required.Experience with network-attached or parallel storage systems, including one or more of the following: ZFS, Lustre, Ceph, or other clustered file systems.Experience operating VMware environments using vSphere and ESXi.Experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux authentication services and Active Directory integration (PAM, SSSD).Familiarity with common network services and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and VPNs.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Physical Demands:Normal office environmentIs driving a responsibility of this position?:NoIs this a Position of Trust?:YesDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:NoDoes this position require a P-Card? :NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:NoDoes This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):YesCredit And P-Card Policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.Background Investigation Policy:Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.Duties/Responsibilities:Linux Systems Administration Share responsibility for administration of HPC Linux clusters.Share responsibility for administration of ancillary Linux systems (logging, monitoring, reporting, resource management, etc.).Administer servers and storage supporting special projects.Administer the internal GACRC VMware environment.Develop and maintain documentation for system operations and procedures.Respond to outages and urgent system issues.Percentage Of Time:40Duties/Responsibilities:Storage Systems Administration Share responsibility for Tier-1 high-performance storage platforms.Share responsibility for Tier-2/3 storage, backup infrastructure, and the tape archival environment.Develop and maintain documentation for storage operations and procedures.Respond to outages and urgent storage-related issues.Duties/Responsibilities:General User Support Indirectly support users by collaborating with GACRC support staff to ensure stable, well-maintained systems that enable effective use of GACRC resources.Percentage Of Time:10Duties/Responsibilities:New Technologies and InnovationEvaluate, test, and recommend emerging technologies for new or improved services.Participate in technical discussions and product evaluations related to HPC, storage, and supporting technologies to advance the GACRC mission.Contact Details:For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name:Guy CormierRecruitment Contact Email:gcormier@uga.edu