<div><strong>The Role:</strong> Linux Systems Engineer&nbsp;<br>As a Linux Systems Engineer at Venus Aerospace, you will be part of the team building and scaling the enterprise infrastructure that powers our engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical operations. In close collaboration with IT, security, and engineering partners, you will help design, deploy, secure, and maintain our on-premises and cloud environments to ensure reliability, resilience, and performance across the organization.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>This role is central to operational excellence. You will contribute to the architecture and support of secure systems across Windows and Linux platforms, virtualization environments, identity services, and core IT infrastructure. Success in this position requires strong technical depth, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to operate confidently in regulated environments where security and uptime are critical.&nbsp;</div><div><br>If you’re motivated by working alongside a high-performing team to build robust, scalable systems that enable real-world hardware development and mission execution, you’ll thrive in this role.  &nbsp;<br><br></div><h3>What You'll Get To Do</h3><ul><li>Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations in a production environment &nbsp;</li><li>Integrate Linux systems into Windows-based infrastructure (e.g., Active Directory, authentication, file services) &nbsp;</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain automated configuration management using Ansible &nbsp;</li><li>Build and manage Linux deployment pipelines using tools such as Kickstart, cloud-init, and Terraform &nbsp;</li><li>Support containerized workloads using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes &nbsp;</li><li>Manage infrastructure across both virtualized environments (VMware) and physical bare-metal systems &nbsp;</li><li>Monitor system performance, ensure high availability, and implement security best practices &nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with networking and systems teams to ensure reliable connectivity and performance &nbsp;</li><li>Troubleshoot complex system, networking, and deployment issues&nbsp;</li><li>Build monitoring and alerting systems to provide quick response to incidents. &nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>What You Have</h3><ul><li>3–5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar) &nbsp;</li><li>Experience integrating Linux systems into Windows environments (Active Directory, LDAP, SSO) &nbsp;</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Linux provisioning and deployment tools (Kickstart, cloud-init, Terraform, or similar) &nbsp;</li><li>Working knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms &nbsp;</li><li>Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls) &nbsp;</li><li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills &nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>What Will Set You Apart</h3><ul><li>Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) &nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices &nbsp;</li><li>Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar) &nbsp;</li><li>Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.) &nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><strong>Location:</strong>On-site in Houston, TX<br><br><strong>Benefits:</strong>Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.</div><div><br><strong>Who We Are:<br></strong>Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion</div>

Linux Systems Engineer

<div>Is God calling you to ministry?<br><br></div><div>For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.<br><br></div><div><strong><br>CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:<br></strong><br></div><div>All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.<br><br></div><div><strong>Department Detail –</strong> The BGEA Information Technology (IT) department consists of the following areas: Operations (networking/routing, servers, storage, security cameras, telephony), Service Desk (end-user hardware and software management/support, event support, general IT assistance), Cybersecurity (threat defense, monitoring/analysis, awareness, and compliance), Enterprise Solutions (application and web development, data visualization, report writing, database management), and Enterprise Solutions Support (Donor/CRM, Financial, HR, and other ERP type solutions support).&nbsp; The IT department furthers the mission of BGEA through supporting, developing, scaling, and securing the assets, infrastructure, and programs required by all areas of the ministry while maintaining and ensuring their availability.<br><br></div><div><strong>Job Summary –</strong> The Senior Database Administrator architects, engineers, secures, automates, and optimizes BGEA’s enterprise data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. The Senior DBA serves as the technical authority for relational database systems, high availability architecture, disaster recovery, data security, and database lifecycle management.<br><br></div><div>Ministry Requirements<br><br></div><ul><li>Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ</li><li>Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer</li><li>Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits</li><li>Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations</li><li>Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence</li></ul><div><br>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<br><br></div><ul><li>Architects, deploys, and manages relational database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments</li><li>Leads complex database migrations, version upgrades, and platform modernization efforts</li><li>Creates necessary ODBC, SSRS, etc. connections and assists IT development teams with connections to new instances.</li><li>Designs and enforces database performance standards including indexing strategy, query optimization,</li><li>Develops and maintains a multi-year enterprise database roadmap including capacity planning, lifecycle management,</li><li>Implements proactive performance monitoring, observability, and automated alerting using enterprise monitoring platforms.</li><li>Partners with development teams to review schema design, data models, and deployment pipelines to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.</li><li>Monitors and maintains security of BGEA databases by considering access requests and granting specific, appropriate permission to users</li><li>Monitors database activity and performance utilizing pertinent ministry-provided database analysis tools</li><li>Designs and tests enterprise-grade High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies including Always On Availability Groups, replication, failover clustering, and geo-redundant backup strategies. Conducts regular failover and restoration testing.</li><li>Ensures timely, efficient database restoration in the event of system failure</li><li>Assists in daily Information Technology (IT) operations including, but not limited to diagnosis of problems and completing regularly scheduled activities</li><li>Automates operational database tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tooling to reduce manual intervention and improve reliability.</li><li>Serves as advisor to management regarding technical direction</li><li>Reviews ministry technology requests or database requirements making recommendations and developing quotes where needed.</li><li>Provides architectural oversight for third-party and SaaS integrations, ensuring secure and performant data exchange patterns (APIs, replication, ETL).</li></ul><div><br>Marginal Duties and Responsibilities<br><br></div><ul><li>Researches and evaluates emerging database technologies, automation tooling, and data platform innovations. Provides benchmark data and strategic recommendations.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br>Job Specifications<br><br></div><div><strong><br>Skills and Knowledge<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR 10+ years of enterprise database engineering experience.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years’ experience working within an MS SQL environment, with a strong command of MS T-SQL language</li><li>Proven proficiency within current supported versions of MySQL and MSSQL</li><li>Proven ability to understand and work with database analysis tools such as SSMS, SQL Diagnostic Manager, PMM, etc</li><li>Proficiency in working with automation frameworks (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)</li><li>Solid understanding of HA and DR architecture for enterprise database systems</li><li>Proven ability and desire to support and monitor IT software and hardware standard compliancy</li><li>Proven knowledge of client/server architecture</li><li>Strong initiative with ability to work independently relative to assigned priorities</li><li>Strong relational, verbal, and written communications skills, with ability to understandably communicate the “large picture” to a wide range of audiences</li><li>Good comprehension and listening skills, with ability to resolve business challenges</li><li>Proven understanding of MS Office and Windows OS</li></ul><div><strong><br>Physical/Mental Demands<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li><li>Flexibility and initiative to adapt to changing circumstances</li><li>Willingness to remain accessible by cell phone/pager</li><li>Strong ability to see projects through to completion</li><li>Ability to deal simultaneously with multiple tasks and projects</li><li>Ability to work productively despite frequent interruptions</li><li>Ability and desire to contribute substantially in a progressive IT environment</li><li>Excellent organizational ability to effectively prioritize tasks</li><li>Consistently high level of integrity and professionalism</li></ul><div><strong><br>Working Conditions<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Conventional office and IT environment</li></ul><div><br>Mission Statement<br><br></div><div>Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.</div>

Senior Database Administrator

<div><strong>Is God calling you to ministry?<br></strong><br></div><div>For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.<br><br></div><div><strong><br>CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:<br></strong><br></div><div>All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.<br><br></div><div><strong>Department Detail –</strong> The BGEA Information Technology (IT) department consists of the following areas: Operations (networking/routing, servers, storage, security cameras, telephony), Service Desk (end-user hardware and software management/support, event support, general IT assistance), Cybersecurity (threat defense, monitoring/analysis, awareness, and compliance), Enterprise Solutions (application and web development, data visualization, report writing, database management), and Enterprise Solutions Support (Donor/CRM, Financial, HR, and other ERP type solutions support).&nbsp; The IT department furthers the mission of BGEA through supporting, developing, scaling, and securing the assets, infrastructure, and programs required by all areas of the ministry while maintaining and ensuring their availability.<br><br></div><div><strong>Job Summary –</strong> The Senior Database Administrator architects, engineers, secures, automates, and optimizes BGEA’s enterprise data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. The Senior DBA serves as the technical authority for relational database systems, high availability architecture, disaster recovery, data security, and database lifecycle management.<br><br></div><div><br>Ministry Requirements<br><br></div><ul><li>Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ</li><li>Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer</li><li>Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits</li><li>Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations</li><li>Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence</li></ul><div><br>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<br><br></div><ul><li>Architects, deploys, and manages relational database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments</li><li>Leads complex database migrations, version upgrades, and platform modernization efforts</li><li>Creates necessary ODBC, SSRS, etc. connections and assists IT development teams with connections to new instances.</li><li>Designs and enforces database performance standards including indexing strategy, query optimization,</li><li>Develops and maintains a multi-year enterprise database roadmap including capacity planning, lifecycle management,</li><li>Implements proactive performance monitoring, observability, and automated alerting using enterprise monitoring platforms.</li><li>Partners with development teams to review schema design, data models, and deployment pipelines to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.</li><li>Monitors and maintains security of BGEA databases by considering access requests and granting specific, appropriate permission to users</li><li>Monitors database activity and performance utilizing pertinent ministry-provided database analysis tools</li><li>Designs and tests enterprise-grade High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies including Always On Availability Groups, replication, failover clustering, and geo-redundant backup strategies. Conducts regular failover and restoration testing.</li><li>Ensures timely, efficient database restoration in the event of system failure</li><li>Assists in daily Information Technology (IT) operations including, but not limited to diagnosis of problems and completing regularly scheduled activities</li><li>Automates operational database tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tooling to reduce manual intervention and improve reliability.</li><li>Serves as advisor to management regarding technical direction</li><li>Reviews ministry technology requests or database requirements making recommendations and developing quotes where needed.</li><li>Provides architectural oversight for third-party and SaaS integrations, ensuring secure and performant data exchange patterns (APIs, replication, ETL).</li></ul><div><br>Marginal Duties and Responsibilities<br><br></div><ul><li>Researches and evaluates emerging database technologies, automation tooling, and data platform innovations. Provides benchmark data and strategic recommendations.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br>Job Specifications<br><br></div><div><strong><br>Skills and Knowledge<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR 10+ years of enterprise database engineering experience.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years’ experience working within an MS SQL environment, with a strong command of MS T-SQL language</li><li>Proven proficiency within current supported versions of MySQL and MSSQL</li><li>Proven ability to understand and work with database analysis tools such as SSMS, SQL Diagnostic Manager, PMM, etc</li><li>Proficiency in working with automation frameworks (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)</li><li>Solid understanding of HA and DR architecture for enterprise database systems</li><li>Proven ability and desire to support and monitor IT software and hardware standard compliancy</li><li>Proven knowledge of client/server architecture</li><li>Strong initiative with ability to work independently relative to assigned priorities</li><li>Strong relational, verbal, and written communications skills, with ability to understandably communicate the “large picture” to a wide range of audiences</li><li>Good comprehension and listening skills, with ability to resolve business challenges</li><li>Proven understanding of MS Office and Windows OS</li></ul><div><strong><br>Physical/Mental Demands<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li><li>Flexibility and initiative to adapt to changing circumstances</li><li>Willingness to remain accessible by cell phone/pager</li><li>Strong ability to see projects through to completion</li><li>Ability to deal simultaneously with multiple tasks and projects</li><li>Ability to work productively despite frequent interruptions</li><li>Ability and desire to contribute substantially in a progressive IT environment</li><li>Excellent organizational ability to effectively prioritize tasks</li><li>Consistently high level of integrity and professionalism</li></ul><div><strong><br>Working Conditions<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Conventional office and IT environment</li></ul>

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