Linux Desktop Administrator

Job Description

Location : Kochi Employment Type : Full Time Work Mode : Work from Office Experience : 1-2 yrs Job Code : BEO-8184 Posted Date : 03/06/2025 Job Description Responsibilities Job Summary We're looking for a proactive Linux Desktop Administrator to manage and support our Linux desktop environment. Who will handle system deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and security, while working closely with the IT team to improve our desktop infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Install and maintain Linux desktops (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.). Provide user support for software, hardware, and peripherals. Manage user accounts (Active Directory/SSSD, LDAP). Automate tasks and image updates (Ansible, PXE, Kickstart). Ensure security: updates, firewalls, encryption. Integrate desktops with enterprise services (printing, file shares, auth). Write scripts for automation (Bash, Python). Track assets and support hardware lifecycle. Desired Candidate Profile Experience as a Linux Desktop Admin or similar role. Strong knowledge of Linux desktop environments (GNOME, KDE). Scripting (Bash, Python), config management (Ansible). Networking basics: DNS, DHCP, NFS, Samba, SSH. Familiar with integrating Linux in Windows-based networks. Strong problem-solving and support skills.