Linux Systems Admin I - Hybrid IT (Public School)

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Systems Administrator I to support Linux-based servers, backups, and security across the district's technology infrastructure. The role requires collaboration with instructional and technical staff and offers a hybrid telework schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include monitoring, incident response, system upgrades, and documentation to maintain reliability and performance in line with district IT standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or related field; three years Linux admin experience.
• Experience administering Linux servers (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS).
• Experience with backups, DR, and monitoring.
• Strong communication and teamwork with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains Linux-based servers and services, including user management, permissions, and system updates.
• Monitors system performance and troubleshoots and resolves 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.
• Maintains 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 reliability.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Linux CLI

Backup & DR

Office & Google Apps

Networking

SAN/NAS

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Written communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Associates degree in IT

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

VMware

KVM

Proxmox

Hyper-V

Ansible

Puppet

Bash scripting

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Systems Administrator I to support Linux-based servers, backups, and security across the district's technology infrastructure. The role requires collaboration with instructional and technical staff and offers a hybrid telework schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include monitoring, incident response, system upgrades, and documentation to maintain reliability and performance in line with district IT standards.