Linux Desktop Support Specialist — 200+ Machines

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

12 Holidays Each Year

Job summary

A major university in Raleigh is looking for a Linux Desktop Support professional to oversee the administration of a fleet of desktops running RedHat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu. You will ensure operational performance, provide technical support to end-users, and handle hardware and software troubleshooting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with experience in Linux systems. Excellent communication skills are required for this role, which includes regular system maintenance and user support activities.

Qualifications

• Experience administering physical Linux systems, especially RedHat and Ubuntu.
• Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and networking issues.
• Strong communication skills for technical support.

Responsibilities

• Administer hardware and software for over 200 Linux desktops.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users.
• Conduct regular system maintenance and upgrades.

Skills

Linux Desktop Administration

Technical Support

Hardware Troubleshooting

Networking

Software Configuration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RedHat Enterprise Linux

Ubuntu Linux

Job description

A major university in Raleigh is looking for a Linux Desktop Support professional to oversee the administration of a fleet of desktops running RedHat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu. You will ensure operational performance, provide technical support to end-users, and handle hardware and software troubleshooting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with experience in Linux systems. Excellent communication skills are required for this role, which includes regular system maintenance and user support activities.