Tier 2 Systems Administrator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Tier 2 Systems Administrator to join our growing team!

The program vision is to serve as a research and development incubator for new and innovative remote sensing algorithms, user interfaces, and data analytics to serve the objective to exploit OPIR data from the legacy systems to produce actionable information in support of the battlespace awareness/technical intelligence (BA/TI) mission as well as other emerging mission areas (e.g. civil and environmental).  Link to Program Details: https://boulderlab.org/.

This role is onsite in Boulder Monday-Friday, regular business hours.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working with a team of engineers within an Agile environment to provide Tier 2 system administration expertise in support of operations and tasking that are outside of Tier 1 expertise.
• Support system automation, monitoring, and virtualization efforts through scripting or execution of automation systems.
• Tier 2 system administration of VMWare & Linux environment, implementation of designs, supporting Tier 1 staff escalations, adhering to system configuration control mechanisms, documentation, implementation, and Tier 2 maintenance of the system to include automation and monitoring tools.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance, or Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Active Security+ Certification, or willing to obtain within three (3) months
• 6+ years of relevant experience, with additional education able to count in lieu of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or higher, with additional years able to count in lieu of a degree
• Real world experience and proficiency with automation tools; Ansible highly preferred
• Experience with management of virtualization, cloud, and container technology (VMware workstation/vSphere/vCenter/ESXi/Nutanix  Acropolis, AWS EC2/S3/Glacier, Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift)
• Real world experience and proficiency with SEIM solutions (Elastic Stack, SolarWinds, Sensu, Nagios, Splunk) and industry standard Security applications (HBSS, ACAS)
• Experience with storage configuration, management, and administration of file, block, and object storage.
• Proficiency with Windows and RHEL systems administration (Windows 11/Server 2016/Server 2019, RHEL 8/9) and patching
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
• Experience with shell scripting languages (e.g., BASH)
• Strong Troubleshooting skills, strong Interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform as a self-starter and closer when provided with project requirements and deadlines under minimal supervision

What Desired Skills You Might Bring:

• Experience with Python,  JSON, and YAML
• Familiarity with network concepts relating to routers, switches, and firewalls
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Certification within the VMware discipline
• Certification within the AWS discipline 

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI 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 - $196,400.00

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, 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!

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