Senior Linux Administrator

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

• 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.