Systems Administrator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Administrator to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for an Systems Administrator with hands-on Splunk administration experience who thrives in federal environments and is eager to advance operational security capabilities.

All work will be performed on-site at the customer's facility in Ft. Belvoir, VA

• Assess system architecture and current hardware limitations
• Participate in gathering business and product functional and performance requirements
• Lead administration of Linux systems, and Windows servers inclusive of applications, to optimize log collection and aggregation approaches across the PdM CAD sensor grid
• Define and design system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility on both Windows and Linux platforms
• Administer and maintain Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), ensuring availability, performance, and stability
• Create, maintain, and optimize Splunk knowledge objects (field extractions, lookups, macros, event types, tags, etc.)
• Manage log ingestion pipelines, including syslog servers, Windows Event Collectors, and application connectors
• Support security use case development in Splunk ES for security incident response analysts
• Onboard and normalize new data sources, validate data quality, and ensure mapping to the Common Information Model (CIM)
• Monitor Splunk infrastructure health and contribute to proactive capacity planning
• Develop and tune dashboards, reports, and alerts to support incident response operations and compliance requirements. Monitor Splunk license consumption and system capacity; make recommendations for scaling and optimization
• Assist end users with queries, dashboards, and reporting needs, providing mentorship in SPL and best practices

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline; OR 7+ years of equivalent IT experience
• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator
• 3+ years of hands-on Splunk administration experience in enterprise environments
• Current or recent Splunk Certified Administrator certification preferred
• Strong Linux command line experience; familiarity with Windows and Unix system administration.
• Demonstrated experience with Splunk ES, CIM, and advanced search/reporting commands
• Knowledge of log ingestion methods, normalization, and baselining techniques
• Experience with administration of VMware, Linux systems, and Windows servers inclusive of applications, processes the system supports
• 2+ years of experience with rule and advanced logic creation within Splunk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes and collaborate across teams

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Splunk certifications (e.g., Core, IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), Certified Architect/Consultant, etc.)
• DoD 8570 IAT II compliant (Security+ certified preferred, etc.)
• Certified in one (or more) Premium Splunk Applications (ES, ITSI, UBA, SOAR, Cloud)
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Experience with data modeling, use case development, and alert tuning
• Familiarity with NIST and federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., FISMA, OMB, FedRAMP)
• Experience with other SIEM tools (e.g., ELK, Azure Sentinel)

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: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

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.

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