Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) (2902*)

PSI Pax is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Headquartered in Patuxent River, MD.  We are recognized as key contributors to our DOD Customer’s mission specializing in Information Technology, enterprise resource planning, business and financial management, acquisition, and logistics. PSI Pax is at the forefront of innovation in supporting our DOD customer’s complex requirements. We help our customers nationwide coordinate services across their enterprises, enhance efficiency through process improvement, and deliver quality services within cost and on schedule.PSI Pax, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) to join our team in support of our customer in Dahlgren VA.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for end-users and internal teams, resolving system-related incidents and service requests.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers (Unix/Linux), workstations, networks, and related IT infrastructure.
• *Monitoring system performance and network traffic to ensure optimal functioning, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues.
• *Implementing upgrades and adjustments to system components and networked systems.
• *Deploying and managing virtual server and desktop infrastructure.
• *Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls within systems like Active Directory.
• *Administering technical instruction and cross-training to support personnel.
• *Developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies, and performing regular data backups.
• Ensure the security posture of the system.

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of professional experience in Unix and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems.
• Experience in system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management; installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and COTS software; operating computer systems in different operating environments; and sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network trouble shooting and resource allocation.
• Qualified experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools such as: firewalls, knowledge of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attach methods and latest detection methods.
• This position is required to be designated as IAT III level with a T5.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in IT Discipline

PSI Pax, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. PSI Pax, Inc. is an E-Verify Participant.