Engineering Scientist

Job Posting Title: Engineering Scientist ---- Hiring Department: Texas Advanced Computing Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: DALLAS, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively, and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, more reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world. Candidates will need to upload a resume, letter of interest, and the names of three references to apply for this position.  UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:   100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  Retirement contributions   Paid vacation and sick time  Paid holidays  Please visit our  Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose This position plays a central role in LEARN’s network operations center (NOC) strategy and the development of future above‑the‑network services. This position supports the design, deployment, and ongoing operation of all Linux‑based and cyberinfrastructure environments. Responsibilities  Lead the provisioning, deploying, administering, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading, and patching of Linux-based server infrastructure resources and services. Deploy Linux server hardening skills to reduce the surface of vulnerability, such as host-based firewall ACLs, removal of unnecessary protocols and services, strong patch management and secured remote access via ssh keys. Document complex processes, procedures, system configurations and specifications. Independently and collaboratively coalesce design specifications; manage and develop stable, best practice, environment specific enterprise class solutions. Support infrastructure services such as DNS/DHCP, IPAM, RADIUS/LDAP, SNMP, system monitoring, system log monitoring and analysis. Develop and maintain shell scripts and Ansible, Python, PHP, or C/C++ code. Conduct research into technology problems and have direct interaction with technology vendors. Mentor and train junior engineers. Provide project planning, implementation and successful execution of projects including technical design, and detailed documentation. Isolate and diagnose root causes of hardware and software issues and act on a plan of action for timely problem resolution. Exhibit strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to acquire, retain and leverage advanced technical competencies. Required Qualifications  Bachelor's degree + 6 years of direct work experience in architectural design and deployment of Linux-based solutions.  Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools  Experience with security analysis, virtualization, computer networking Experience with system automation software, particularly Ansible and Red Hat Satellite Experience with maintaining HPC systems. Advanced experience with monitoring and metric systems Experience with architecture, provisioning, and maintenance of Linux based Databases, application servers, and Web servers. Understanding of OS vulnerabilities and patching, third party application vulnerabilities and patching Advanced troubleshooting methodology and awareness of industry standards Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  Preferred Qualifications  Advanced understanding of WAN (Wide Area Network) technologies Understanding of highly available cloud service deployments Understanding of software containerization Experience working in higher education Advanced understanding of Linux operating systems internals. Proficiency in MS Office skills including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio  Ability to build collaborative working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, paired with excellent organizational capabilities and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated strength in technical problem‑solving, supported by excellent interpersonal and customer‑relationship skills, with a proven ability to resolve conflicts and issues effectively. Salary Range $140,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Typical Office Environment Repetitive use of a keyboard Frequent travel (up to 25%) is expected for this role, including visits to existing and prospective member venues and LEARN sites across Texas, as well as attendance at regional and national meetings and conferences throughout North America. Some overnight travel (up to 5% annually) is also required. On-call availability for resolving system emergencies, both during regular and off-hours is required for this position. Required Materials Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that  ALL  Require