Linux Desktop Administrator
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Technical Integration Eng IJob Summary:
The Linux Desktop Administrator will be responsible for managing supporting and optimizing Linux-based desktop environments across the College of Engineering. This role ensures reliable access to academic research and administrative systems while maintaining security usability and compliance with higher education standards. The administrator will collaborate with faculty researchers IT staff and students to deliver a stable and innovative computing experience.
Key Responsibilities
System Administration: Install configure and maintain Linux desktop operating systems (Ubuntu Fedora Red Hat etc.) across campus labs faculty offices and research environments.
User Support: Provide technical assistance to faculty staff and students including troubleshooting desktop issues software installations and performance optimization.
Security Management: Implement and monitor security policies including patch/package management endpoint protection and compliance with institutional IT standards.
Software Deployment: Package distribute and update academic and research applications across Linux desktops using automation tools.
Integration: Ensure interoperability between Linux desktops and services (Active Directory LDAP file servers printing cloud platforms).
Documentation: Maintain clear technical documentation user guides and training materials for Linux desktop usage.
Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams faculty and researchers to support specialized computing needs including research computation resources and tools.
Innovation: Evaluate emerging Linux desktop technologies and recommend improvements to enhance teaching learning and research outcomes.
Work Environment
This position is part of the Computer-Aided Engineering group serving faculty staff and students across the College of Engineering. The Linux Desktop Administrator will balance day-to-day support with long-term strategic projects ensuring that Linux systems remain a reliable and innovative platform for teaching learning and research.
Remote Work eligibility:
This position will initially be required to work 100% onsite but will be eligible for up to 1 day remote work after a successful training period.
Additional Information
Applicants for this position will be considered for Technical Integration Engineer I Technical Integration Engineer II and the Technical Integration Engineer III titles. The title and compensation is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
Additional information can be found here: Job Responsibilities:
- Creates user training materials and basic technical documentation regarding system operations and changes
- Serves as a point of contact for internal stakeholders communicating issue updates and resolutions
- Assists with running maintaining and operating technical systems and infrastructure
- Integrates identifies troubleshoots monitors and resolves basic supported services systems network and application problems according to established processes and procedures
- Configures maintains upgrades develops and tests IT systems and services in alignment with industry best practices
Department:
College of Engineering Computer Aided Engineering
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $70000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
3 years of Linux system administration preferably in higher education or research environments
Experience with multiple Linux distributions (Ubuntu Fedora Red Hat Debian).
Knowledge of scripting languages (such as Bash Python Perl awk javascript).
Familiarity with configuration management tools (such as Ansible Puppet Chef).
Experience with authentication systems (such as LDAP Kerberos Active Directory Shibboleth ).
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP v4 and v6 DNS DHCP.
Experience with network storage integration (such as NFSv3/4 and SMB)
Strong communication problem-solving documentation and customer service skills; ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.
Experience working in teams and negotiating different approaches to problem solving and technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting Linux desktops in research labs or computing cluster environments.
Familiarity with virtualization and containerization (such as: VMware Docker Kubernetes incus or proxmox).
Experience with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive technology practices.
Contributions to open-source projects or Linux community engagement
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
How to Apply:
Please go to the Apply Now area and select your current UW Employment Status. Applicants are required to upload a resume and a cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications outlined in this job posting.
The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
Contact Information:
Rob Kohlhepp
115 N Orchard St
Madison WI 53715
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students faculty and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- MAC
- Operating System
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Access Points
- LAN
- Deskstops
- Windows
- Trouble Shooting
- Linux
- System Center Configuration Manager
- Computer information system
- Setup
- hardware
- Technical Support
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