Tier-4 Eligible Systems Administrator (Linux/Windows)

PingWind; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid federal holidays

Health & dental insurance

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short/Long-term disability & life

Job summary

PingWind is seeking a Systems Administrator to support governmental and large enterprise environments. The role requires on-site work in the Chicago area with some telework options, and requires a Tier 4/High Risk Background Investigation clearance.

You will manage RedHat/CentOS and Windows 2016 servers, perform patching and hardening, handle vulnerabilities, and coordinate changes in ServiceNow while maintaining VM environments and collaborating with software and database teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years as Systems Administrator in large enterprise or government environment.
• Strong SME experience with Linux servers (RedHat/CentOS).
• Experience with RedHat, CentOS, and Windows 2016 server management.
• Familiarity with VM management and server hardening.

Responsibilities

• Support existing servers: install, configure and optimize.
• Design and implement new servers as needed.
• Manage a VM-rich environment (RedHat, CentOS, Windows 2016).
• Perform patching and upgrades in VA-approved standards.
• Address vulnerability reports and apply timely remediation.
• Coordinate changes via ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Provide limited after-hours support when required.
• Collaborate with software and database teams for seamless app functionality.

Skills

Linux SME

RedHat

CentOS

Windows Server 2016

VM management

Vulnerability management

SSL certificates (Venafi)

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

After-hours support

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology

Tools

ServiceNow

Venafi

Windows/Linux server tools

VMware

Job description

PingWind is seeking a Systems Administrator to support governmental and large enterprise environments. The role requires on-site work in the Chicago area with some telework options, and requires a Tier 4/High Risk Background Investigation clearance.

You will manage RedHat/CentOS and Windows 2016 servers, perform patching and hardening, handle vulnerabilities, and coordinate changes in ServiceNow while maintaining VM environments and collaborating with software and database teams.