Senior Technology Architect

Senior Technology Architect

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Scheduled

Hours:

40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Seeking a systems specialist with deep familiarity and knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments, along with Windows Server and typical application support. The role will design, implement, and maintain 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 a related field.
• At least three years of experience supporting virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox/KVM) with Linux and Windows servers, identity management technologies (LDAP, Active Directory, 2FA, smart cards), databases (MS SQL, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle), and web server software (NGINX, Apache, IIS).
• Must obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+ or Security+) within six months of hire.
• Systems automation experience (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, Chef, CFEngine, or scripting in any language).
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation for eligibility to access classified information. Factors considered include allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, etc.

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information (at least one supervisor reference)
• Letter of interest

$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

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities.

The University will not discriminate based on pay inquiries. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose other employees’ pay unless required for a formal complaint, investigation, or they have a legal duty to provide the information.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
Please upload all required materials before submitting your application.

US Citizen. Applicants must pass a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for classified access at the appropriate level.