Senior System Administrator (Hardware Emphasis)

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Colorado Springs, CO
83K-169K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
As a Senior System Administrator, you will work with hardware in data centers, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, implement performance management for virtual systems, maintain security protocols, and document system administration procedures. You will also handle server resources and conduct system repairs, ensuring operational continuity and compliance with organizational policies.
Summary Generated by Built In

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Expertise in working with hardware in data center environments, including an emphasis on power consumption, rack mounted servers, cooling solutions, storage management and hot swaps.

  • Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.

  • Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.

  • Performance management of virtualized solutions on established hardware.

  • Developing BC/DR procedures and protocols

  • Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.

  • Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.

  • Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.

  • Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.

  • Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.

  • Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.

  • Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.

  • Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.

  • Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.

  • Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years’ experience as a System Administrator

  • Experience with both Windows and Linux, preferably with Linux RHEL 8

  • Windows and Linux patching, hot swaps, storage management

  • Virtualization working with VMware / OpenStack / OpenShift

  • Networking Switch- VLAN setup and VMware virtual NIC config for isolation

  • Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting

  • STIG hardening recommendations

  • Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements

  • Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)

  • Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Data center operations
  • AWS Cloud or Azure Cloud experience and cloud resource administration
  • Linux RHEL 8 in-depth knowledge of security and operating overhead to streamline performance
  • Extensive virtualization management, architectural understanding and performance behaviors
  • Kubernetes administration, installation, maintenance and tuning

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$83,300.00 - $168,700.00

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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!

Top Skills

Linux
Windows
The Company
Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1944

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.

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