The Linux Systems Engineer is part of the Information Technology (IT) department, which resides on the IT Infrastructure team and reports to the Director of IT Services. As our Linux Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing Linux-based servers and systems.  

This role will require working in-person from our Albany, NY office varying between one to five days per week. In-person support will be dependent on the needs of the IT team.

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit responsible for industry-leading best practices for securing IT systems and data. CIS is also a trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities and election offices.

CIS has an award-winning reputation for investing in its people (click here to learn more), as well as continuous learning and development. We offer our employees diverse opportunities to expand their impact personally and professionally, in their local communities, and among one another. Core Leadership Principles drive our employees at every level of the organization, empowering them to be leaders in everything they do.

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including, but not limited to, education, experience and skills
• Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• $500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Paid Volunteering Program
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan PayDown Program
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

• Apply security patches and updates to Linux systems in a timely manner to address vulnerability remediation
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Linux systems and applications
• Design and configure new Linux based solutions, including servers and workstations, applying security benchmarks, and installing necessary software packages
• Complete support tickets from end users, and project tasks within the organization
• Collaborate with staff across the organization to ensure smooth integration and operation of systems
• Maintain detailed documentation on system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps
• After-business hours work as needed
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

• 3+ years’ experience as a Systems Engineer  
• 2+ years’ experience administering Linux file systems, system administration tools, and mission critical servers
• 1+ years managing VMware vCenter environment 
• 1+ years of professional cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) 
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

It's a Plus if You Have:

• 2+ years’ experience managing VMware vCenter environment
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, IT, or related field 
• Experience working with Security Best Practices (CIS, DISA, PCI) 
• Hands-on experience with AWS, AWS services and tools (VPCs, Trusted Advisor, Load Balancers, S3 Buckets) 
• Previous experience working in an agile environment 

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.