Linux Systems Administrator- Public Trust required Job 2024 Part Time

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business, specializes in healthcare information solutions with an emphasis on technology spectrum. IGS partners with government and commercial clients to tackle the most challenging healthcare information technology issues including large scale implementations, business informatics, analytics, and electronic health record support.

IGS is currently recruiting for a remote Linux Systems Administrator to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. Candidate will work remotely daily and remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Conduct routine system administration tasks and log data in system admin logs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a wide variety of systems and networks, including high volume/high availability systems.
• Create plans to ensure effective management, operations, and maintenance of systems and/or networks.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and workstations.
• Monitor system performance and ensure the availability and reliability of hardware and software.
• Perform regular system maintenance tasks such as backups, patch management, and updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including firewall, access control measures, and intrusion detection systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems and infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or other technical-related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux (RHEL 8.x) and Windows systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust security clearance.
• Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of systems and networks, including high volume/high availability systems.
• Strong proficiency with Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat).
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Xen.
• In-depth knowledge of shell scripting and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and issues identified by customers and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data analysis, database design and modeling experience

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Active VA Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience with VA Health Portfolio and Informatics Product Line is a plus.
• Experience in Data Integration Modernizations and Secure Messaging is a plus.
• Team-oriented contributor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Background in the Department of Veterans Affairs is a plus.

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.