Junior Linux Systems Engineer

Samsung SDS America (SDSA) supports Samsung’s global technology ecosystem by delivering secure, high‑performance IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions across cloud, mobility, analytics, and advanced manufacturing environments.

Samsung’s Taylor, Texas semiconductor fabrication facility represents one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing investments in the United States, backed by an initial $17 billion commitment to build a cutting‑edge chip production hub. The site is designed to become a cornerstone of Samsung’s U.S. semiconductor strategy. As part of a long‑term vision to expand U.S. chip production capacity, the Taylor facility positions top engineering talent at the center of a rapidly growing technology cluster with global impact.

Position Summary:

Samsung SDSA is seeking an associate level Linux Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain high‑availability Linux‑based servers and appliances across our enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will drive upgrades, implement disaster‑recovery solutions, and continually refine operational processes while providing hands‑on support on a 24 × 7 × 365 basis.

Responsibilities:

Platform Management  – Administer and optimize UNIX and Enterprise‑Fedora Linux platforms (Red Hat, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Rocky, etc.).

Patch & Upgrade Lifecycle  – Plan, test, and apply OS patches, upgrades, migrations, and virtualization initiatives.

Server Operations  – Monitor, configure, troubleshoot, and enhance physical and virtual UNIX/Linux servers.

Environment Support  – Assist with Production, Development, QA, Test, and Disaster‑Recovery system installs and configurations.

Performance Monitoring  – Operate monitoring tools to detect performance issues, respond to alerts, and manage change requests.

Asset Management  – Track hardware and software assets; maintain accurate inventory records.

On‑Call Duty  – Provide 24 × 7 × 365 support for all assigned UNIX/Linux servers, both physical and virtual.