Linux/Unix 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:

The Linux/UNIX Systems Engineer is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Samsung SDSA’s Linux‑based datacenter and state of the art FAB production environment.  In this role you will help design, deploy, and maintain Linux‑based servers and appliances, contribute to disaster‑recovery readiness, and support high‑availability operations. You will work closely with senior engineers while providing reliable day‑to‑day support for our production environment.

Responsibilities:

Platform Administration  – Manage and tune UNIX and Enterprise‑Fedora Linux platforms (Red Hat, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Rocky, etc.).

Patch & Upgrade Cycle  – Assist in planning and executing OS patching, minor upgrades, and migration activities under guidance.

Server Operations  – Perform routine monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, and minor upgrades of physical and virtual servers.

Environment Support  – Support Production, Development, QA, Test, and Disaster‑Recovery system installations and updates.

Performance Monitoring  – Use monitoring tools to spot performance anomalies, respond to alerts, and document changes.

Asset Tracking  – Keep hardware/software inventory current and ensure documentation is up‑to‑date.

On‑Call Rotation  – Participate in a 24 × 7 × 365 on‑call schedule for assigned UNIX/Linux servers (both physical and virtual).

Collaboration & Mentorship  – Work with senior engineers to refine processes and provide guidance to Tier‑1 staff as needed.