System Administrator (TS-SCI w/Poly)

Parsons Corporation
Columbia, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$100,901.0 - $176,592.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Performance Management Computer Maintenance Desktop Computing Linux Windows Servers Network Architecture Systems Architecture Network Server Vmware

Job description

  • Assess system architecture and current hardware limitations.
  • Participate in gathering business and product functional and performance requirements
  • Responsible for the administration of Linux systems, and Windows servers inclusive of applications, processes the system supports
  • Define and design system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility on both Windows and Linux platforms
  • Designing, planning, and implementing both new and legacy technology that directly supports the goals of the mission
  • Analyze system logs and identify potential issues
  • Manage the operational day to day of the network
  • Install government provided software patches and updates
  • Install, and configure new systems and platforms
  • Perform security management and application performance optimization functions
  • Perform regular hardware maintenance of administered systems
  • Provide analyses of alternatives for identified system issues or future plans
  • Install, and configure new systems and platforms

Requirements

Parsons is seeking a versatile System Administrator to tackle new challenges across the full stack as we continue to push security forward. Parsons’ extensive experience in the cleared space, combined with your technical knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance.

In this role you will maintain operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, desktops, software, and hardware. Optimize networks for mission/project requirements. Implement faster and smarter processes for meaningful insights and solutions. Ensure reliable operations and maintenance of network infrastructure. Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate project status, activities, and achievements., * Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field preferred (in lieu of degree, 4 additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted) or a Master’s and typically 3+ years of experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator
  • Experience with administration of VMware, Linux systems, and Windows servers inclusive of applications, processes the system supports.
  • Active TS/SCI with poly clearance

Desired Qualifications:

  • DoD 8570 IAT II compliant (Security+ certified preferred, etc.)

Benefits & conditions

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

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: $48.51 - $84.90

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!

About the company

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ ., Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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