Linux Systems Administrator - TS/SCI POLY

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator. The candidate will support both Linux based workstations and servers in both physical and virtual environments. The candidate will perform daily systems checks and identify and resolve issues as they arise. The candidate must be able to understand and support standard network designs, configurations, and systems maintenance. Responsibilities also include software and hardware system installations, and troubleshooting of user reported issues. The candidate will be expected to understand industry standard deployments of typical open source and commercial software technologies. The ability to think critically, solve problems, and provide solutions is a must. At times, the candidate will be expected to perform their duties under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• New user on-boarding and workstation imaging and configuration
• Diagnose and resolve remote user and system infrastructure issues
• Infrastructure monitoring and optimization
• Plan and coordinate system outages and upgrades
• Network monitoring and maintenance
• Install server and network equipment in a datacenter environment
• Document infrastructure architecture changes
• Resolve user requests and issues reported to the HelpDesk
• On rare occasions, support after hours system upgrades

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a technology related discipline or equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree
• 15+ years experience with Linux operating systems, including installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Candidate must have a current TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Experience in maintaining virtual environments and deploying Linux services
• Understanding of basic networking technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Firewall)

Desired Skills:

• Familiar with virtualization and Docker technologies
• Experience with automation technologies (Salt, Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with Atlassian software (Confluence, JIRA)
• Experience with a wide variety of open source software and utilities
• Experience managing FreeIPA or LDAP based systems
• Background in Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and server monitoring
• Familiar with server and networking equipment rack installations

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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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.

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