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:

The Linux 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. Working closely with senior engineers and IT operations, this individual ensures that all systems are reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs, while supporting disaster-recovery readiness and high-availability standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Red Hat and Oracle Linux platforms – perform routine administration, health checks, and security hardening across all production servers.
• Execute patching, upgrades, and migrations – apply OS updates, migrate workloads between hardware or virtual environments, and provide Tier-3 support for complex incidents.
• Support virtualization infrastructure – create, configure, and manage virtual machines (KVM/VMware) to meet application capacity and performance requirements.
• Monitor and maintain MIS, MOS, and NES systems – ensure continuous operation of application servers in the Austin and Taylor datacenters, responding to alerts and performing corrective actions.
• Participate in disaster-recovery planning and testing – assist in designing DR procedures, conduct scheduled fail-over drills, and verify recovery time and point objectives.
• Manage asset inventory and configuration records – keep accurate documentation of server hardware, software licenses, and configuration baselines in alignment with ITIL practices.
• Provide on-call support – be ready to respond to critical incidents affecting FAB production lines and facility systems, ensuring minimal downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience; industry certifications (e.g., RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer) are a plus.
• Proficient with troubleshooting including analysis of Linux system logs, diagnosing performance or reliability issues, and driving root-cause resolution.
• Proficiency with Bash/KornShell/Powershell scripting tools.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining Linux-based open-source solutions.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and ability to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provides effective knowledge transfer to peers.
• Maintains meticulous documentation habits and proactively shares insights that strengthen team capability.
• Thrives in high-availability, fast-paced environments and responds effectively to urgent or after-hours support needs.
• Must be eligible to work in the US for any employer without restrictions.
• Must be willing and able to work full time onsite in Taylor, TX.