Systems Administrator

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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Polaris creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you an experienced Systems Administrator looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

Our team is looking for a Systems Administrator to focus on the development and administration of a wide variety of systems and environments at Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO with potential future shift work. You will be responsible for deploying and configuring software releases to both test and operational environments. You will also be responsible for maintaining these systems, configuring both operating systems and software products, as well as installing required software patches and security updates for the systems. In addition, you may provide assistance during test and integration events by resolving system problems, provide system backups, and system maintenance. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world, cutting-edge Space Situational Awareness systems which are changing how the Space community is doing business.

Candidate must have strong troubleshooting and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 6-8 years of experience in system administration. Six (6) years of additional experience, applicable training and/or certifications may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree

• Experience maintaining smooth operation of multiple DoD baseline environments (Production, Test, Development) across multiple classification levels

• Extensive System Administration skills in Enterprise Linux with basic Windows knowledge

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, to include Dell/Cisco IOS familiarity (Firewalls, Routers)

• Knowledge and experience with VMware and virtualization as well as configuring and maintaining server hardware/infrastructure

• Experience with scripting languages such as Windows Powershell and Unix shell for troubleshooting and automation of routine takss.

• Experience monitoring and managing system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency and tuning system performance

• Experience with administration of configuration management software and automation tools (Puppet, Chef, Ansible) for system management and deployment

• Experience with access management and client account technical support (Windows Active Directory, DNS)

• Perform systems security administration functions, including creating user accounts and deploying system patches/updates

• Evaluate and recommend system architecture designs and present as part of change control process; Interact with users regarding vendor product selection

• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative, and willingness to learn new tools and concepts quickly

• High level of self-motivation, ability to define, manage, and prioritize tasks in a team environment

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, enjoy customer interactions

• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

• DoD 8570 Certification (Security+, CCNA, etc.) or ability to obtain

• This position requires the selected candidate to hold an active Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship while working in support of a government contract.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with Cloud Computing, Docker Containers, Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes

• Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures

• Experience with installation and maintenance of authentication/authorization software e.g. Active Directory

• Coordinate system wide hardware and software purchases and installation

• Experience with interpretation and application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Experience with cybersecurity tools e.g. ACAS, SIEM, HBSS/ESS

• Knowledge with installation and maintenance of backup and recovery solutions

• Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources

• Create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures

• Experience with scripting languages such as Windows Powershell and Unix shell for troubleshooting, and automation of routine tasks

• Experience with installation and maintenance of databases such as Postgres, MySQL, Accumulo

• Experience with full DevOps toolchain (Jira, Confluence, SCM, Jenkins, Coverity, Artifactory, Docker)

• Experience with installation and maintenance of application servers such as Apache Tomcat, Wildfly

• Experience with installation and maintenance of web servers such as Apache HTTPD

• Experience with configuration management and software build processes

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 - $145,800.00

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!