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Job Description:
Are you a skilled Linux Systems Administrator looking to work on mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment? Parsons is seeking a mid-level Linux Systems Administrator to support Linux-based workstations and servers in both physical and virtual environments. In this role, you’ll perform daily system checks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our infrastructure.
This position requires a proactive problem-solver who can think critically, adapt to challenges, and provide solutions under minimal supervision. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!
Roles and Responsibilities:As a Linux Systems Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:
- User Support: Manage new user onboarding, workstation imaging, and configuration.
- Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve remote user and system infrastructure issues.
- Infrastructure Monitoring: Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.
- System Upgrades: Plan and coordinate system outages and upgrades.
- Network Maintenance: Monitor and maintain network systems.
- Equipment Installation: Install server and network equipment in a data center environment.
- Documentation: Document infrastructure architecture changes and updates.
- HelpDesk Support: Resolve user requests and issues reported to the HelpDesk.
- After-Hours Support: Occasionally support after-hours system upgrades.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience (additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered)
- Must have a minimum of:
- 3+ years of experience with Linux operating systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience maintaining virtual environments and deploying Linux services.
- Understanding of basic networking technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Firewall).
While not required, the following skills are highly desirable:
- Virtualization: Familiarity with virtualization and Docker technologies.
- Automation Tools: Experience with automation technologies such as Salt, Ansible, or Puppet.
- Atlassian Software: Proficiency with tools like Confluence and JIRA.
- Open-Source Expertise: Experience with a wide variety of open-source software and utilities.
- Identity Management: Experience managing FreeIPA or LDAP-based systems.
- Network Security: Background in network security, intrusion detection, and server monitoring.
- Rack Installation: Familiarity with server and networking equipment rack installations.
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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00Parsons 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!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/.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years professional experience
- 3+ years of experience with Linux operating systems (installation, maintenance, troubleshooting)
- Experience maintaining virtual environments and deploying Linux services
- Understanding of basic networking technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Firewall)
- Familiarity with virtualization and Docker technologies
- Experience with automation tools (Salt, Ansible, or Puppet)
- Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
- Experience with open-source software and utilities
- Experience managing FreeIPA or LDAP-based identity systems
- Background in network security, intrusion detection, and server monitoring
- Familiarity with server and networking equipment rack installations
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
