Job Description
ROLE We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux System Administrator to support the National Park Service’s South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) at Everglades National Park. In this role, you will provide system administration for RedHat and Ubuntu environments, support secure integration with Windows systems, and maintain the computing infrastructure that enables environmental research and modeling.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES - Administer Linux servers and clients using Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server, and RedHat across bare-metal and virtual environments
- Configure and maintain LDAP and PAM authentication protocols to support user account management
- Troubleshoot system issues across desktop and virtual Linux environments to ensure uptime and performance
- Integrate Linux systems with Windows Active Directory and implement secure cross-platform access
- Enable remote desktop connectivity between Windows and Ubuntu environments for seamless user interaction
- Maintain and repair display and print drivers (e.g., X.org, X11, XFree86, etc.)
- Implement and support Samba and NFS servers to allow Linux file system access from Windows systems
- Review and update backup protocols for compliance (e.g., maintenance of Symantec backup clients, etc.)
- Monitor hardware and system performance by applying diagnostics tools for resource tracking and optimization
- Support secure access and connectivity across computing systems in alignment with organizational IT standards
TECHNICAL STACK - Operating Systems: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server, RedHat
- Authentication: LDAP, PAM, Active Directory
- File Sharing: Samba, NFS
- Remote Access: Remote Desktop access between Windows and Ubuntu systems
- Display/Print Drivers: X.org, X11, XFree86
- Backup Tools: Symantec Backup Client
- Diagnostics: System diagnostics tools, performance monitoring
- Deployment Environments: Bare-metal and virtualized systems
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Knowledgeable in administering Ubuntu and RedHat Linux systems
- Knowledgeable in integrating Linux systems with Windows Active Directory using LDAP, PAM, and Samba
- Skilled in troubleshooting hardware, drivers, backups, and cross-platform connectivity
- Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
BACKGROUND - Experienced in managing system performance, diagnostics, and remote desktop access
- RedHat and Ubuntu Linux system administration experience required
- Windows-Linux integration experience required
- Virtualization, backups (Symantec), and hardware diagnostics experience required
EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION CLEARANCE - U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT - Department of the Interior
TRAVEL WORK HOURS - 40 hours per week
- 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION - Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt
RELOCATION - Not eligible for relocation benefits
****************** KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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