Hybrid Linux Systems Administrator I

Wake County Public Schools; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public Schools is seeking a Systems Administrator I to support Linux-based servers and the district's infrastructure in Crossroads II, Cary, NC. The role covers user management, system updates, backups, and disaster recovery, with a focus on reliability, security, and performance across the technology environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in IT or related field and 3 years of Linux system administration experience, plus familiarity with virtualization and storage

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Linux command-line tools, shell scripting, and file system structure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of backup and disaster recovery practices in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SAN/NAS storage systems and enterprise storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains Linux-based servers and services, including user management, permissions, and system updates.
• Monitors system performance and availability; troubleshoots hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Implements and maintains system backups, restore procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Assists in the design, deployment, and documentation of new server configurations and system upgrades.
• Maitains security protocols, including patch management, firewall configurations, and intrusion detection.
• Collaborates with IT staff to support network infrastructure and ensures systems meet district-wide performance and security standards.
• Monitors storage capacity and utilization; performs upgrades and reconfiguration, as needed.
• Coordinates storage provisioning for servers, backup systems, and virtualized environments.
• Responds to service requests and incidents submitted by staff and faculty, providing timely support and resolution.
• Documents systems, procedures, and configurations in accordance with district IT policies.
• Participates in after-hours maintenance windows and on-call support rotations, as needed.
• Continuously evaluates system processes and suggests improvements for operational efficiency and reliabilit y.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Linux CLI

Shell scripting

Backup & DR

Office & GApps

Networking TCP/IP

SAN/NAS storage

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/CS

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

VMware

KVM

Proxmox

Hyper-V

Ansible

Puppet

Bash scripting

Storage management tools

Job description

Wake County Public Schools is seeking a Systems Administrator I to support Linux-based servers and the district's infrastructure in Crossroads II, Cary, NC. The role covers user management, system updates, backups, and disaster recovery, with a focus on reliability, security, and performance across the technology environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in IT or related field and 3 years of Linux system administration experience, plus familiarity with virtualization and storage