STEM OPT Linux Administrator Jobs
Linux Administrator roles in system reliability, cloud infrastructure, and network operations qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension under computer science and information technology CIP codes. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a training plan that maps your Linux administration work to your STEM degree field.
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Under general supervision, work with user groups to solve business problems with available technology including hardware, software, databases, and peripherals. Provides support to researchers in the purchase and administration of computing nodes. Support of researchers and Tandon is a prime objective of the IT department.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Information and Technology or related field
Required Experience:
3+ years as a Linux Specialist with a minimum 3 years of experience. Experience with application infrastructures in Linux, Storage and Virtualization platforms.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Advanced administration of RHEL/CentOS/Rocky, Ubuntu Server, or Debian
- Experience with VMware, KVM, or Proxmox; familiarity with Docker/Singularity containers
- Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewall management
- Provide high-level 'consultative' support to researchers who may be experts in their field but require guidance on Linux command-line tools, scripting, and resource optimization
- Ability to define, document, and clearly communicate overall architecture and engineering considerations
- Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills: capable of training users in complex topics, making presentations to internal groups
- Able to write intricate system and user documentation
- Capable of writing and explaining purchase justifications
- Very comfortable with most aspects of the Linux operating system: paging/swapping, inter-process communication, devices and device driver fundamentals, file system concepts like inode and superblock
- Familiar with fundamental networking/distributed computing environments and concepts
- Ability to configure NFS and leverage DNS when necessary
- Ability to write detailed scripts in at least one, preferably two administrative languages
- Ability to perform debugging and modification of C programs
- Experience with VMware, KVM, or Proxmox; familiarity with Docker or Singularity containers
- Experience with Red Hat and NetApp is preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Linux Specialist with a minimum 3 years of experience. Experience with application infrastructures in Linux, and Storage platforms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $74,700.00 to USD $91,300.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, work with user groups to solve business problems with available technology including hardware, software, databases, and peripherals. Provides support to researchers in the purchase and administration of computing nodes. Support of researchers and Tandon is a prime objective of the IT department.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Information and Technology or related field
Required Experience:
3+ years as a Linux Specialist with a minimum 3 years of experience. Experience with application infrastructures in Linux, Storage and Virtualization platforms.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Advanced administration of RHEL/CentOS/Rocky, Ubuntu Server, or Debian
- Experience with VMware, KVM, or Proxmox; familiarity with Docker/Singularity containers
- Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewall management
- Provide high-level 'consultative' support to researchers who may be experts in their field but require guidance on Linux command-line tools, scripting, and resource optimization
- Ability to define, document, and clearly communicate overall architecture and engineering considerations
- Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills: capable of training users in complex topics, making presentations to internal groups
- Able to write intricate system and user documentation
- Capable of writing and explaining purchase justifications
- Very comfortable with most aspects of the Linux operating system: paging/swapping, inter-process communication, devices and device driver fundamentals, file system concepts like inode and superblock
- Familiar with fundamental networking/distributed computing environments and concepts
- Ability to configure NFS and leverage DNS when necessary
- Ability to write detailed scripts in at least one, preferably two administrative languages
- Ability to perform debugging and modification of C programs
- Experience with VMware, KVM, or Proxmox; familiarity with Docker or Singularity containers
- Experience with Red Hat and NetApp is preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Linux Specialist with a minimum 3 years of experience. Experience with application infrastructures in Linux, and Storage platforms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $74,700.00 to USD $91,300.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Linux Administrator
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code mapping to an approved STEM field. Computer science, information systems, and computer engineering codes all support Linux Administrator roles, but confirm your specific code with your DSO before starting the application process.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Before signing an offer letter, search the E-Verify employer database to confirm your employer is actively enrolled. An employer who isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and enrollment gaps discovered after you start create immediate status problems.
Build your I-983 training plan around Linux competencies
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day Linux administration tasks, such as kernel tuning, scripting automation, or managing containerized workloads, to specific learning objectives from your STEM degree program. Vague descriptions like 'manages servers' get flagged during ICE audits.
Target employers with established OPT hiring pipelines
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students in Linux or systems roles. Companies with existing OPT processes already have E-Verify enrollment and HR familiarity with I-983 reporting cycles, which cuts onboarding friction significantly.
Negotiate role scope to cover your full 24 months
During offer discussions, confirm the position has enough technical depth to support two annual I-983 evaluations. Linux roles that expand into security hardening, infrastructure automation, or cloud platform management give your DSO clear evidence of ongoing STEM training throughout the extension.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary conversation
Look up the prevailing wage for Linux Administrator roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. STEM OPT doesn't impose a wage floor the way H-1B visa does, but knowing DOL wage levels prevents employers from undercutting market rates under the assumption that OPT students have less leverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux Administrator role qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
Yes, Linux Administrator positions typically qualify under computer science, information systems, and related STEM CIP codes. The role must involve work that directly applies your STEM degree, such as systems engineering, network architecture, or infrastructure automation. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree program's CIP code, not just the job title.
What E-Verify requirements apply to my Linux Administrator employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT employment begins. Enrollment is mandatory under USCIS regulations for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting an offer. Employers who enroll after you start cannot retroactively authorize your STEM OPT period.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Linux Administrator position?
Your I-983 must detail how specific job duties, such as managing Linux server environments, writing Bash or Python automation scripts, configuring network services, or implementing security protocols, connect to your STEM degree's learning outcomes. Both you and your employer sign it, and your supervisor completes evaluations every 12 months. Vague descriptions that don't tie tasks to academic competencies create ICE audit risk.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm a Linux Administrator on STEM OPT waiting for H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT ends and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. USCIS requires your employer to have filed the petition on time and your OPT EAD to still be valid at the time of filing. You can continue working as a Linux Administrator without interruption during the cap-gap period.
Where can I find Linux Administrator jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate lists Linux Administrator roles filtered for employers with active E-Verify enrollment and prior experience hiring international students on OPT. Searching there lets you focus on companies whose HR teams already know how to handle I-983 reporting cycles and DSO coordination, which reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing an offer once they learn about the paperwork involved.