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Job Description:
Ready to be part of a team that tackles defense and data challenges? Want to take your Information Technology (IT) skills to the next level to work on tough projects that will make a huge impact? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Systems Engineer with a desire to work on projects that support the defense of our nation.
Parsons’ extensive experience in this field, combined with your IT knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We can offer training, development and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our staff to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.
PROJECT:
Parsons is managing a Technical Services (TS) program for an agency within the Department of Defense to review third party A/E work; conduct studies, analysis, testing and measuring; perform specialized engineering services, planning and design reviews; commissioning services; construction oversight on worldwide delivery orders, and information technology (IT) support.
TEAM:
The FACIT team is to provide the following capabilities:
- Implementation
- Sustainment
- Transformation (including decommissioning),
- Project Management
- Risk Management
The technical and program management support will also improve the level of efficiency and effectiveness with the customer systems capabilities by delivering industry best practices and standard business processes.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
System Administrator/System Engineer who is passionate and a creative problem solver who thrives on being customer service oriented. This is a unique opportunity to exercise a great degree of freedom and creativity to architect and prototype new systems providing new capabilities and solutions to a customer that is transitioning to the next phase of their technical roadmap. This is NOT a standard System Administrator position requiring off-hours/weekend/on-call support, but it does require hands-on skills building, configuring, and managing a small number of VMs.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Creating and maintaining new technical solutions.
- Hands-on administration of the supported VMs, including standard O&M activities such as applying patches/updates and implementing system configuration changes as needed.
- Enhancing existing applications by integrating new technology components and capabilities.
- Assisting the customer in understanding and evaluating new technologies with respect to their current and future needs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator/Systems Engineer performing administration, engineering, or design in support of system engineering, software development, or related activities.
- Hands-on experience with any of the following technologies and applications:
- Linux system administration
- AWS-based architecture/design/provisioning
- Python
- Perl
- Cross-domain solutions
- RESTful web services
- Experience with any of the following a plus:
- Java/Javascript
- NiFi
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Atlassian suite (Jira, etc.)
- Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments a strong plus.
- Must be able to work in a flexible/fluid environment.
- Excellent at multi-tasking.
- Superb organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communicate skills.
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 - $196,400.00We 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!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
- 5+ years experience as a Systems Administrator/Systems Engineer performing administration, engineering, or design in support of system engineering or software development
- Hands-on Linux system administration
- AWS-based architecture, design, and provisioning experience
- Python programming experience
- Perl programming experience
- Experience with cross-domain solutions
- Experience with RESTful web services
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- Ability to work in a flexible/fluid environment
- Customer service oriented
- Excellent multitasking, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Java/JavaScript, NiFi, Docker, Kubernetes, or Atlassian suite (Jira)
- Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments
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.
