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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Administrator to join our team! In this role you will get to plan and maintain infrastructure environments. This position is located in Colorado Springs and offers a hybrid work schedule accompanied with travel up to 50%.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Patching virtual machines, classroom peripherals, and laptops.
- Active Directory Tree maintenance
- Automating routine maintenance of servers to include patching and updates
- Using development supporting systems (Kubernetes, Rancher, AWS, Docker)
- Maintain and upgrade customer demonstration environments
- Delivery of custom built demo laptops for conference events.
- Delivery release media to customers
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field of study with 8+ years of experience. 10+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- VMWare Administration
- Linux and Windows OS Administration
- Active Directory / LDAP / DNS Administration
- Atlassian Suite of Applications
- Microsoft Products (Server Administrator, Azure)
- Must be able to work in a hybrid setting which will consist of being on-site in Colorado Springs 40% of the time and working remotely 60% of the time.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time. Travel will typically be within the Continental United States.
- Must have US Government Secret clearance
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Scripting (Bash, Ant, Python)
- Docker, Kubernetes
- HBSS/WSUS Administration
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret 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 - $196,400.00We 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, 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
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
- VMware administration experience
- Linux and Windows operating system administration experience
- Active Directory, LDAP, and DNS administration experience
- Atlassian Suite experience
- Microsoft Server Administrator and Azure experience
- Ability to work hybrid, including onsite in Colorado Springs 40% of the time
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Continental United States
- Active US Government Secret security clearance
- Bash, Ant, or Python scripting experience
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- HBSS and WSUS administration experience
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.
