TPWD - Systems Administrator IV (Linux Administrator)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job00045516 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section 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. 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CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?langen MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: 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 Navy 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: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: 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: Texa 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, telework, 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, (512) 389-4787PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, Technical Services, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744 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 teams 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. Licensure: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class state drivers 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: