Senior Technology Architect

Senior Technology Architect

Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose:

We are seeking a talented systems specialist, with deep familiarity and knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments, along with Windows Server and typical applications support associated with these platforms. This role will be responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of central IT infrastructure and applications.

• Ongoing routine technical maintenance (systems/applications).
• Capacity planning, upgrades, forecasting.
• Direct end-user support.
• Administrative support to satisfy contractual requirements.
• Weekly activity report.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least three years' demonstrated experience with: supporting common virtualization platforms (i.e., VMware, Proxmox/KVM) with Linux and Windows-based server operating systems, typical identity management / access control technologies (LDAP, Active Directory, 2FA, smart cards), common DBMSs (MS SQL, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle), and configuration/maintenance of typical web server software (NGINX, Apache, IIS).
• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
• Systems automation experience (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, Chef, CFEngine, or general scripting support in any language).
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Ten years direct experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian or Ubuntu systems.
• Ten years direct experience administering Microsoft Windows Server products and Active Directory Domain Controllers. Python, shell (Bash), Perl, Power Shell scripting experience. C/C++ programming experience.
• Java programming experience.
• Cisco networking experience.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

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• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes the above. Please visit our Human Resources website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

$120,000-$150,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.