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[/company/rutgers-university](/company/rutgers-university)[Rutgers University](/company/rutgers-university)
# System Programmer/Administrator IV (Platform Systems Engineer) at Rutgers University

Department: OIT - Enterprise Infrastructur

Compensation

$121,608 – $175,737/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Piscataway, New Jersey

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Added to Metaintro**
: Sep 27, 2026

## Description

Rutgers University is hiring a full-time System Programmer/Administrator IV (Platform Systems Engineer) in its Office of Information Technology to design, engineer, and automate scalable Linux-based platform infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The role manages Kubernetes or OpenShift production clusters, develops infrastructure automation and infrastructure-as-code frameworks, troubleshoots complex issues, and leads initiatives improving platform reliability and operational efficiency. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a relevant field and seven years of relevant experience are required, along with Linux, container orchestration, automation, observability, networking, and distributed-systems expertise. The position is based in Piscataway, New Jersey, with a possible hybrid work arrangement and a minimum annual salary of $121,608.

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