Senior Linux Administrator

　　Fully Remote

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Description

　　PingWind is seeking a qualified Senior Linux Administrator to serve in an advisory role to a high-level government official at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), supporting large complex programs.

　　Candidates must possess technical and testing expertise with a strong Linux background, to include installation, configuration management, backup strategies and maintenance of Linux operating systems. Candidates must also have a background in VMware’s virtual environment and experience in VMware configuration management, VMware backup, and other VMware system management duties.

　　Responsibilities

　　Serve as a senior-level consultant and support specialist, when needed

　　Primarily focus on testing, management, strategy, process improvement, customer satisfaction, operations, and/ or the implementation of solutions

　　Manage complete projects, involving multiple products and virtual computer environments

　　Work as a project leader on various size projects with the ability to perform in a highly collaborative environment with tight deadlines, and sometimes, limited resources

　　Develop complex technical approaches to testing and identifies new cost saving methods to leverage resources while providing a high level of output

　　Utilize project management skills of communication, presentation, time management, organization, and planning to successfully implement project-based solutions

　　Regularly develop testing documentation, procedures and reports on all project activities and issues

　　Identify new opportunities to sell consulting services to customers

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor of Science degree or related business field with 10+ years of Linux Administration background; 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education

　　U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Background Investigation

　　Strong background in Virtual VMware environment

　　Strong background in Ansible deployments

　　Ownership mentality and is a self-starter with high level of drive

　　Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

　　Excellent time management and organizational skills

　　Extreme attention to detail and high standard of excellence/quality for all work products

　　Expert-level communicator who knows how to manage expectations proactively and clearly, both internally and externally, oral and written

　　Knows when to ask for help

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Familiarity with InterSystems Caché and/or IRIS for Health

　　or similar government organization experience

　　Consulting experience

　　About PingWind

　　PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

　　Our benefits include:

　　Paid Federal Holidays

　　Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

　　401k with matching

　　Paid vacation and sick leave

　　Continuing education assistance

　　Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

　　Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

　　Veterans are encouraged to apply

　　PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.