Description *** REMOTE BUT MIGHT NEED TO COME ONSITE TO MEET WITH RESEARCHERS*** The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides a broad range of IT services for all NC State University students, faculty, and staff. Shared Services provides research computing services for the research community in collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), the Office of the Provost and colleges. Shared Services is looking for a Research Linux Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the needs of researchers. Research needs can range from Linux environment support, server configuration to full blown environment design and deployment. The overarching goal is to build enterprise-level environments that are NIST compliant so that researchers can deploy their applications into their environment. Due to the nature of researchers and a "build-as-we-go" mentality, this position will require candidates to have excellent stakeholder communication and flexibility across technologies to assess the ideal solution and build a solution that makes sense for the researchers needs. Technical skills will need to span Linux Engineering and Administration, Scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and Security best practices. Core NCSU technologies include RHEL 9, Xen Server, HPC, Terraform/Ansible, Bash or Python. Most of the work will be on-premise with a potential need for hybrid cloud/on-prem approach down the road. Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to understand requirements and design a secure, NIST-compliant environment. Manage and maintain Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and/Or CloudFormation. Automate system configurations, deployments, and monitoring using CI/CD pipelines and configuration management tools. Implement and maintain NIST security controls, including access control, audit and accountability, and system protection. Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate identified risks. Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, security measures, and compliance efforts. Monitor and assess the security posture of the environment to ensure ongoing compliance Skills Linux, Red hat, Ansible, Automation, Scripting, Linux administration, Rhel, Puppet, Devops, Linux red hat Top Skills Details Linux,Red hat,Ansible,Automation Additional Skills & Qualifications Linux System Administration: Managing and maintaining Linux servers. Scripting Languages: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages. IaC Tools: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. Automation Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Security Best Practices: Knowledge of NIST security controls and compliance requirements. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.