Linux/Windows System Administrator (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Parsons Corporation
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$148,300.0 - $266,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Data Transmissions Linux Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Power BI Virtual Machines Scripting Cloud Platform System Information Technology

Job description

Parsons is looking for a talented and fully cleared Systems Administrator to join our growing team!

This role is supporting a highly sought-after mission in the development and engineering community, supporting a team of cybersecurity engineers and analysts as a one-stop-shop for Linux systems administration.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Support and maintain Linux systems. Experience with Windows to support Microsoft PowerBI is also very helpful.
  • Create, support, and manage virtual machines.
  • Manage all IAVA patches ensuring multiple SSPs remain STE/STN compliant. Work in close coordination with ISSO.
  • Manage installation and configuration of software environments.
  • Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
  • Perform Data Transfer Agent (DTA) responsibilities, including reviewing, validating, documenting, and executing authorized data transfers between systems and security domains at varying classification levels

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly
  • 10+ years of experience, with additional education able to count in lieu of a degree. Additional flexibility pending Customer approval.
  • Bachelor’s degree, with additional relevant SA experience able to count in lieu of a degree
  • Must have background supporting both Linux and Windows OS.
  • Experience with software installation and configuration.
  • Understanding of applying patches to systems and maintaining STE/STN compliance on SSPs.

What Desired Skills You Might Bring:

  • Security + Certification (SEC+)
  • Experience with AWS and cloud environments
  • Scripting experience (Python) is a plus

Benefits & conditions

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About the company

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