Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. (PSS) is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management, and Consulting Services. For over 20 years, PSS has enabled Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost effective professional services and solutions. PSS provides a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing local Federal sector workforce. Position Description PSS, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior-level Linux Systems Administrator to join our growing team located in Herndon, VA. Clearance Requirements TS/SCI with Polygraph (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required.) Responsibilities Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Performs complex systems development and design work that my include logic design, I/O design, firmware development, model formulation, manufacturing and development cost projections, computer architecture analysis and design, and analog or digital systems engineering. Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. Plans upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements. Develops documentation on new or existing systems. Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems. Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance. Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibility. May serve as a technical team or task lead. Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Participates in special projects as required. Required Experience Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. 8-10 years of directly related experience in systems administration and analysis. Demonstrated work experience with the Red Hat Linux environment Experience with CentOS Experience with scripting for automation Experience with virtualization Experience with open-source monitoring tools such as Ganglia and Nagios Experience supporting an Agile enterprise software development environment Experience serving as technical team lead Provides guidance to less experienced Linux administrators Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues our developers encounter Monitor systems daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns Tune performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure of 1600 servers Desired Skills Demonstrated job experience or training with AWS/C2S Experience with Puppet Experience with Red Hat Ansible and Satellite Experience with Foreman Experience with Windows Active Directory Demonstrated on-the-job engineering experience and in-depth knowledge with virtual apps, desktops, and data from any device Demonstrated on-the-job engineering experience and in-depth knowledge with virtual apps, desktops, and data from any device Demonstrate great understanding and practices with SecOps and DevOps concepts PSS is committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace by being an EEOC/AA employer who is committed to hiring a diverse team of professionals to provide world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer s expectations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. PSS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. - provided by Dice .Net, Agile, Analysis, Architecture, Consulting, CSS, Development, Firmware, Hardware, HTML, jQuery, Linux, Management, Modeling, Security, Simulation, System Architecture, Systems Administrator, Windows