System Administrator

Location: US - MD, Annapolis Junction

Remote Type: Office

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Administrator to join our team! In this role you will ensure key mission systems remain secure, reliable, and operational by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the IT infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continued system operability

• Install, update, configure, and troubleshoot systems and servers

• Monitor and maintain system and server configurations

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

• Maintain baseline system security in accordance with organizational policies

• Execute and verify data backups, redundancy, and system recovery procedures

• Monitor system and server resources, including performance, availability, and capacity

• Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability issues

• Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware

• Comply with established systems administration standard operating procedures

• Support enforcement of local network usage policies and procedures

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience.

• Experience administering Linux-based systems in an enterprise environment

• Hands-on experience with system installation, patching, and troubleshooting

• Working knowledge of user account management, permissions, and access control

• Understanding of baseline security practices and ability to apply organizational security policies

• Experience executing backup and recovery procedures

• Ability to monitor and respond to system performance and availability issues

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to follow documented technical procedures and standards

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

• Ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II certification within 6 months of start date

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience administering Linux systems

• Familiarity with virtualized environments

• Active DoD IAT Level II certification

• Experience troubleshooting hardware, networking and operating system issues

• Prior experience working in secure or DoD-regulated environments

• Demonstrated customer service mindset and ability to work collaboratively within a team

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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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, 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!

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