Linux Desktop Support Associate - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Canonical

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    • Bachelors or equivalent four year degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university. Preferable majors: Computer Science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, etc.
    • Experience in a Linux based environment gained through university subjects or work experience
    • Linux knowledge including the installation, troubleshooting and basic configuration of recent Ubuntu Desktop releases
    • Basic desktop Linux usage (desktop tools for editing files, browsing the Web, managing Internet connectivity, setup of printers/services/packages/external storage devices/etc. utilising command line tools for exploring and manipulating the file system)
    • Basic troubleshooting (collecting logs, basic fine-tuning by editing configuration files)
    • Familiarity with safely installing, uninstalling, reinstalling and repartitioning machines with multiple operating systems and troubleshooting to recover broken installations
    • Understanding of Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Applications and Single Sign-On.
    • Ability to learn quickly, thrive on change and handle the pressure of a customer facing job
    • Written and verbal English communication skills
    • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events