Awareness of common security threats and mitigation strategies for Linux environments; UnderstandingofbackupanddisasterrecoverysolutionsandmethodologiesforLinuxsystems; Familiaritywithcloudservicesandinfrastructure,suchasAWSorAzure,isbeneficial; Knowledgeofcontainerizationtechnologies(e.g.,Docker,Kubernetes)andtheirdeploymentandmanagementinLinux environments; KnowledgeofITOperationsandDataCenterControls; KnowledgeofStorageAreaNetworks(SAN); Advanced skills in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to Linux systems, hardware, and network connectivity; Skills inmonitoringsystem performance, identifyingbottlenecks, andimplementing optimizationsto ensuresystem efficiency and reliability; SkillsinmanagingITprojects,includingplanning,execution,andcoordinationwithotherITteammembersand stakeholders; Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences; Strong problem-solvingskills to addressand resolve technical challenges efficientlyand effectively; Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures; Abilitytoprovidehigh-qualitytechnicalsupportandcustomerservicetoend-usersandITstaff; Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve IT objectives and resolve issues; Ability to analyze complex systems and data to identify issues, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions; PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in an educational environment or public sector, with a proven ability to manage large-scale IT infrastructures; Experience with cloud services(e.g.,MicrosoftAzure),familiaritywith backup and disaster recoverysolutions, and knowledge of ITIL practices; Certification in RedHat Linux and/or IBM AIX (Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2 or LPIC-3), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or similar advanced Linux certifications).