• Systems Engineer I

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Systems Engineer I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    AgriLife Research Center for Managed Technology Services (ARCMTS)

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    About ARCMTS:The AgriLife Research Center for Managed Technology Services (ARCMTS) offers centralized research support services across Texas A&M AgriLife and affiliated institutions. ARCMTS provides expert personnel in systems engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and research operations to help faculty and staff navigate the technical demands of modern research. Its collaborative model supports secure, scalable, and sustainable research infrastructure aligned with institutional and sponsor requirements.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information:

    The Systems Engineer I supports the AgriLife Research Center for Managed Technology Services (ARCMTS) by designing, deploying, and managing Linux-based server environments, virtual infrastructure, and core research systems. This position is part of a dedicated systems engineering vertical and contributes to secure, stable, and scalable infrastructure across institutional research environments. In addition to technical responsibilities, the role involves providing systems-related recommendations to researchers and collaborators, helping them adopt solutions that meet their operational needs, funding requirements, and institutional policies. This position operates in parallel with the existing IT, research, and administrative structures at participating institutions. It is designed to complement and support institutional practices, not to replace or override them. The position works collaboratively within ARCMTS and with partner institutions to deliver services that align with existing policies, procedures, and organizational processes, ensuring consistency, respect for institutional governance, and seamless integration.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Deploy and manage Linux-based servers and core infrastructure (VMware, Azure, etc.).

    + Assist researchers and operational teams with architecture planning, server configuration, and platform selection.

    + Onboard new research units into ARCMTS-supported systems, standardizing provisioning, documentation, and support.

    + Monitor system performance and respond to service interruptions or bottlenecks.

    + Recommend infrastructure strategies based on project workload, compliance needs, and data lifecycle expectations.

    + Support upgrades, migrations, patching, and automation improvements.

    + Contribute to systems documentation, procedures, and knowledge base.

    + Collaborate across ARCMTS verticals and with external vendors as needed.

    + Collaborate with local IT teams and institutional stakeholders to ensure systems designs, configurations, and changes are consistent with the policies and procedures of the host institution.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Two years of experience supporting Linux servers in a professional environment.

    Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

    + Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware preferred), storage concepts, and core networking principles.

    + Ability to document system configurations, processes, and procedures.

    + Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

    + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience supporting research environments, HPC clusters, or mixed OS ecosystems.

    + Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred), infrastructure-as-code tools, and automation frameworks.

    + Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

    + Preferred certifications: CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Pay Grade 72. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    Note: Full-time remote work is not available for this position. However, partially remote work may be available, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    Applicant Instructions : A cover letter and resumé are requested. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.