Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title IST Analyst II (Linux Administration)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department OIT-EI Infrastructure

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is Rutgers’ enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT’s services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT’s staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers’ missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an IST Analyst II (Linux Administration) for the Office of Information Technology within Enterprise Infrastructure.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Ensures robust system security.
• Conducts regular monitoring and upgrades.
• Maintains system stability and services availability.
• Manages various middleware packages.
• Installs, configures, and maintains Linux and Unix operating systems, software, and server hardware.
• Monitors system performance, utilization, and security logs.
• Implements and manages security tools and policies.
• Updates systems with the latest security patches.
• Identifies and correct hardware and software issues.
• Works closely with other EI IT staff to ensure hardware and software interoperability.
• Communicates effectively with team members to enhance system functionality and resolve issues.
• Assists other EI systems programmers/administrators with problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Documents system configurations and upgrades.
• Maintains current knowledge of server operating systems and hardware technologies utilized by EI.
• Maintains current knowledge of scripting languages (Shell, Python, Perl, etc.).
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 28S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 79877.00

Mid Range Salary 96133.00

Maximum Salary 114343.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 years of progressively more responsible experience managing Linux and Unix systems.
• Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex technical systems and environments in a technical setting, with a strong understanding of workflow, policies, and procedures pertinent to production environments.
• In-depth knowledge of server hardware, server operating systems, and software including performance analysis and monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex technical problems, with experience in system security practices.
• Strong familiarity with network/information systems theory and design, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing.
• Broad understanding of network/server connectivity, security issues, architecture, policy, and practice in large, complex enterprises.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience.
• Experience in automated deployment and management using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with system monitoring tools and techniques and working knowledge of VMware virtualized server environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Higher Education technology environment.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow.
• A working knowledge of Solaris.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Office environment.
• Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent will support systems housed in the Enterprise Infrastructure Data Centers, various remote edge locations, and at 11:11 Systems in Philadelphia.

Posting Number 25ST1339

Posting Open Date 06/13/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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