TPWD - Systems Administrator IV (Linux Administrator)

Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator IV to manage and maintain Linux-based systems. This role involves server administration, security management, and performance optimization. Ideal candidates will possess extensive Unix/Linux experience and be adept at problem-solving in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Group insurance

Retirement and pension plans

Frequent training and staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in Unix or Linux systems administration
• Two years of experience in Linux based servers for system configuration

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems
• Administer servers, manage security and performance
• Provide end-user assistance and resolve issues

Skills

Linux system administration

Unix system administration

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Red Hat

BASH

VMware

Job description

Job Description

Organization

TPWD - Systems Administrator IV (Linux Administrator) ( 00050248 )

Organization

: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Texas-Multiple Locations

Work Locations

: Texas - Statewide (454-STATEWIDE) Multiple Locations Multiple Locations 78701

Job

Job

: Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

Travel

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code : 0313

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 23

Salary (Pay Basis)

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,000.00 - 6,500.00 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 27, 2025, 4:48:31 PM

Closing Date

Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week.Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Systems Administrator I-VI

Army

17C, 25B, 25D, 25N, 255A, 255N, 255S, 255Z, 26A, 26B, 26Z

Systems Administrator I-VI

CT, CTM, CTN, CTT, IT, ITS, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X

Systems Administrator I-VI

Coast Guard

IT, CYB10, CYB11, ISM

Systems Administrator I-VI

Marine Corps

0671, 0679, 2651, 5974, 6049, 6694, 0605, 0670, 8858

Systems Administrator I-VI

Air Force

1B4X1, 1D7X1, 3D0X2, 3D0X3, 3D1X1, 3D1X2, 17C0, 17DX, 17SX

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

• Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
• Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.
• Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.
HIRING CONTACT: Venu Nerametla, [phone]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Multiple possible duty stations statewide.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems.
Server administration & Patching including operating systems and networks.
Responsible for the reliability, security, and performance of these systems.

Under the direction of the Technical Service Manager, the Linux Administrator performs highly complex (senior level) systems administration work. Responsible for rigorously developing solution architectures, seeking practical solutions that optimize and re-use capabilities. Responsible for designing and building solutions that best meet business needs and that are aligned with the IT strategy and roadmaps. The Linux Administrator is an excellent technologist and has a passion for understanding and learning. Responsible for bringing good hands-on skills in key technologies and possessing the ability to rapidly assess new technologies. Will play an integral role in building the team’s skillset while demonstrating leadership values through delegation, motivation, and trust. Provides end-user assistance, issue resolution and reinstallation services in support of computers, applications, peripherals, and devices. Performs security and accessibility audits, maintains the current working system and recommends changes. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Completion of sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

Five years’ full-time experience in Unix or Linux systems administration;

Two years of experience in Linux based servers related to system configuration and troubleshooting, monitoring and performance optimization, security management, and disaster recovery planning.

NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure :

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment , a valid class state driver’s license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education :

One additional year of the required experience in Unix or Linux systems administration may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of sixty semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field.

Experience :

Two years of experience in Open-Source software installation, configuration and scripting languages.

Certification :

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers;

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of core Linux & Unix Servers Refresh, Upgrades and Maintenance;

Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and ability to maintain other core services;

Knowledge of various tunable system resources;

Knowledge of Open-source software including content management systems and application middleware;

Knowledge of Linux security best practices and forensic techniques, e.g., tcpdump, wireshark, iptables and ipset;

Knowledge of Internet Technologies, Security technologies, Database Systems Administrations, Application Server Technologies or Network Management Systems;

Knowledge of network related equipment, practices and technologies;

Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code pertaining to security and accessibility;

Knowledge of RDBMS, e.g., Oracle, MySQL or Postgres, etc.;

Knowledge of managing RAID systems, including SAN/NAS appliances;

Knowledge of multi-node Linux environments or server farms;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in coordinating solutions to problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing system software;

Skill in RedHat-based Linux distributions such as RHEL, CentOS or Fedora;

Skill in JBoss, Tomcat, WebSphere, WebLogic application server administration;

Skill in using enterprise servers (Proxy, DNS, Apache);

Skill in working with scripts in BASH, among others (Ruby, Python, Perl, PHP, TCL, etc.);

Skill in working with open-source content management systems such as Plone;

Skill in working with virtualization stack, e.g., VMware, CloudStack, Xen, KVM, etc.;

Ability to provide systems administration to include performance tuning, enhancements to system functionality and the ability to diagnose and independently resolve 3rd tier network related issues on following systems: RHEL, Apache/Tomcat and Jboss Server;

Ability to evaluate, recommend and implement new technologies;

Ability to build internal Wikis;

Ability to perform a custom installation of internally developed java and web-based applications;

Ability to work collaboratively with contract vendor to customize the Linux Operating system to provide added functionality for specialized Linux-based applications;

Ability to monitor hardware performance and modify settings on Linux servers using native commands;

Ability to remotely administer core technologies on Linux-based systems to provide after-hours support;

Ability to develop and use technical procedural documentation;

Ability to participate in the design and review of technical specifications for the procurement of network and server hardware and software;

Ability to write shell scripts and automate the process of scheduling jobs through cron;

Ability to work with vendors to replace hardware and software components;

Ability to manage technology projects;

Ability to lift and install Server, Storage, and Network Hardware;

Ability to database administrators and desktop and technical services teams to resolve issues on agency Systems;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to adjust to changing schedules.

Required to respond to after-hour calls for assistance as necessary.

Required to participate in 24x7 support on-call rotation.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check prior to employment offer.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures.