System Administrator

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Job Description:

The Parsons System Administrator (SA) will design, build, and maintain cost-effective information systems. Additionally, the SA will provide responsive IT services and solutions as part of Parsons continued mission to provide exceptional service to its customers.

Responsibilities:

• Systems Administration duties include all components of classified information systems
• Systems will consist of Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Linux components
• While performing these tasks, the SA will partner with their users and act as an advocate for their computing needs.
• The candidate will be expected to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish tasks.
• A customer-first mindset is required for this position and the candidate must be able to adapt to and respond quickly to challenging problems.
• Assist customers, working within various US Government policy frameworks, while still meeting their goals.
• Assist Information System Security personnel with documentation required for RMF compliance.
• Make improvements to and suggestions on our current operations. Success in these endeavors will require attention to detail, critical thinking, and solid organizational skills.
• Research new technologies, their best practices and implement those new technologies securely into our environments.
• Remediate information system vulnerabilities in line with best practices and IAVAs.
• This position requires effective written and oral communication skills.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Candidate must be at least IAT II, Security+ CE or other certification.
• 5 years’ experience and bachelor’s degree in information systems, or related degree; or equivalent professional experience.
• The candidate will support an air-gapped network, providing hardware/software configuration, deployment, maintenance and management with a focus on Linux systems.
• The candidate must have experience of managing an HPC and knowledge of disturbed computing will be beneficial.
• The candidate should be familiar with the principles of automation and familiar with PowerShell, bash or ansible.
• The candidate should have a strong understanding of DNS,DHCP, and knowledge of Active directory.
• The candidate should have a demonstrated knowledge of current backup hardware and software mechanisms for disaster recovery and continuity of operations.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with military, civilians, and other DOD contractors
• It is desired that the candidate be familiar with US Government policies and directives (e.g., NIST 800-53, NISPOM/32 CFR, JSIG) Experience with RMF accreditation process is a plus.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and knowledge of their concepts would be preferred. Experience with  Proxmox is strongly desired.
• Preference given to experience with SLURM for managing an HPC.
• Red Hat Certification, RHCSA or RHCE, would be preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have an active DOD Secret clearance pre-start. Clearance must be active at time of hire. This individual will be required to obtain a CI Polygraph upon hire. This position requires that the candidate be able to acquire and maintain a Top Secret / SCI Security.    

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

• Secret

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.
 

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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