Key skills and knowledge required for transitioning from an Assistant Professor to a Linux Admin include expertise in Linux operating systems, system administration tasks like installation and troubleshooting, command-line proficiency, scripting skills, understanding of network protocols and security, adaptability to learn new technologies, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.
If you are interested to get into this field then check out this video about how Alice Sophiya grabbed a Liniux Admin job just after completing Intellipaat’s Advanced Certification in Cloud Computing and DevOps