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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Administrator to join our team! In this role you will ensure key mission systems remain secure, reliable, and operational by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the IT infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:

Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continued system operability

Install, update, configure, and troubleshoot systems and servers

Monitor and maintain system and server configurations

Manage user accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment

Maintain baseline system security in accordance with organizational policies

Execute and verify data backups, redundancy, and system recovery procedures

Monitor system and server resources, including performance, availability, and capacity

Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability issues

Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware

Comply with established systems administration standard operating procedures

Support enforcement of local network usage policies and procedures

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Experience administering Linux-based systems in an enterprise environment

Hands-on experience with system installation, patching, and troubleshooting

Working knowledge of user account management, permissions, and access control

Understanding of baseline security practices and ability to apply organizational security policies

Experience executing backup and recovery procedures

Ability to monitor and respond to system performance and availability issues

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to follow documented technical procedures and standards

Effective oral and written communication skills

Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II certification within 6 months of start date

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Experience administering Linux systems

Familiarity with virtualized environments

Active DoD IAT Level II certification

Experience troubleshooting hardware, networking and operating system issues

Prior experience working in secure or DoD-regulated environments

Demonstrated customer service mindset and ability to work collaboratively within a team

Security Clearance Requirement:

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: $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, 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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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