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Job Description:

Make a difference in the US Space domain by joining the team at the Naval Research Lab, providing security services and enabling the next generation of innovation in space. Join a small, motivated team and gain a breadth of experience in US security programs.

Space Ground System Solutions (SGSS), an operating unit of Parsons, supports the Naval Research Laboratory and is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space. We understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge space domain solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our success can be attributed to our people and our priorities.

What's in it for you one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in the industry. All benefits are fully funded - no employee premium/contribution required.

Serve as the primary systems administrator for a growing prototype development and ops support enterprise level classified network comprised primarily of RHEL servers and clients.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Account management
• Documenting policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate with team members both written and verbally.
• Provides secure system administration and information protection in support of classified network systems
• Provides support for equipment through software and hardware maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and automation of routine functions, system troubleshooting, security policies and practices, and technical/operational security measures.
• Support selection, improvement, and management of local storage technologies.
• Establishes, documents, delivers, and supports new services for local network users, supporting logging, monitoring, DevSecOps tools.
• Provides enterprise support for core local services (IDAM, PKI, audit, logging, account management, DNS, etc.)
• Provides enterprise support for Linux (RHEL) Servers.
• Working and moving among secured areas, handling and storing and processing classified information, using combination locks and extensive range of digital security measures.
• Assist security personnel in achieving and maintaining authorizations and accreditations.
• Assisting the COMSEC account manager for COMSEC policy implementation.
• Assist with coordination and support of classified meetings, conferences, and technical events and provide technical support for demonstrations, guest users, etc.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study
• No less than three (3) years of previous professional experience as a systems administrator
• Ability to administer a small number of Linux servers and clients
• Past experience with configuring and operating operational test environments
• Past experience as an IT lab manager
• Strong technical communication skills to elaborate issues to end users, regarding compliance and support needs

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of Defense Space and/or Intelligence Community
• Past experience as an information systems security engineer/manager (ISSE/M)
• Familiarity with private cloud platforms like VMWare, OpenStack
• Familiarity with government commercial cloud environments like AWS GovCloud
• Familiarity with administering and monitoring small routed IP networksFamiliarity with system automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

SGSS offers competitive salary, company paid medical/dental benefits, a 20% annual employer contribution to your 401K (no employee contribution required), life insurance as well as short and long-term disability, and plenty of time off to create the work/life balance we believe in.

Apply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success Come BE the difference

If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

SGSS/Parsons is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All divisions are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by state, local or federal law. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret

This position is part of our team.

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!