Systems Administrator

Location: On-site in Chicago IL area. Some telework is an option but must be able to go onsite when required
Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Tier 4 / High Risk Background Investigation
Required Education: Bachelors degree in technology related field (or equivalent work experience)
Required Experience: 3 years of proven experience as a System Administrator preferably in government or a large enterprise environment.

Description

PingWind is seeking a Systems Administrator to support our customer in the Chicago IL area.

Responsibilities

Support for existing servers including installation configuration and optimization.
Design and implement new servers as required.
Manage a server environment consisting of RedHat Linux CentOS and Windows 2016 operating systems.
Perform updates upgrades and patching of server systems in compliance with VA approved standards.
Review and address vulnerability reports and security scans ensuring timely remediation.
Engage vendor support for hardware issues.
Implement changes in preproduction and production environments.
Coordinate and complete updates upgrades and patching.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
Work closely with software and database teams to ensure seamless application functionality
Manage user access to servers adding removing and approving access for authorized users.
Renew SSL certifications for preproduction and production environments prior to certificate expiration.
Address and resolve CPU disk memory and performance issues.
Maintain virtual machines (VMs) effectively.
Utilize VAs ticketing system (ServiceNow) to input and track all requested changes and work performed.
May require limited after-hours support for maintenance or troubleshooting efforts

Requirements

Bachelors degree in technology related field (or equivalent work experience).
3 years of proven experience as a Systems Administrator preferably in a government or large enterprise environment.
Must have subject matter experience (SME) proficiency with Linux servers.
Proficiency in managing RedHat CentOS and Windows 2016 servers.
Strong knowledge of server virtualization and VM management.
Experience with vulnerability management patching and server hardening.
Familiarity with SSL certificates and associated tools (e.g. Venafi).
Excellent troubleshooting skills for server-related issues.
Willingness to provide after-hours support as required
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.

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

Salary Range

$79K -110K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities education certifications experience as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data or other applicable laws.

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.