Job Description: Background: · Client conducts scientific research to support Everglades restoration and resource management. To support its mission-critical efforts in hydrodynamic modeling and database management, SFNRC maintains a computing environment consisting of Windows desktop systems and cloud-based RedHat and Ubuntu virtual machines. This project seeks to ensure secure and efficient system administration services for this multi-platform environment. Purpose and Objective: · The objective of this project is to provide comprehensive system administration services for SFNRC’s Unix/Linux network infrastructure, supporting both scientific research and operational continuity. Requirements: Qualifications and Scope of Work · The contractor must demonstrate extensive experience in administering Linux networks, specifically those running Ubuntu and RedHat operating systems, and in integrating secure access with Windows Active Directory. · Expertise in networking, authentication, and virtualization is essential. · Additionally, the contractor should have experience configuring and managing high performance computing systems used for environmental modeling, including relational database systems. · Proficiency in scientific software installations and troubleshooting nonstandard library dependencies is required. Experience with Appaserver software is a plus. Responsibilities: · Personnel from client will provide technical guidance, oversight, and timely invoice review. Upon successful background investigation, the contractor will receive a PIV access card for authentication, and a government-issued laptop will be provided for secure remote access. · The contractor must be able to complete any required training and sign the appropriate paperwork to obtain network access within 60 days after contract award.