Full-Time

Senior System Administrator

Updated on 1/14/2025

Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$117k - $210.6kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Aurora, CO, USA + 2 more

More locations: Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Denver, CO, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
OpenShift
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years’ experience as a System Administrator
  • Experience with both Windows and Linux, preferably with Linux RHEL 8
  • Windows and Linux patching
  • Virtualization working with VMware / OpenStack / OpenShift
  • Networking Switch- VLAN setup and VMware virtual NIC config for isolation
  • Active Directory configuration and support
  • Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
  • STIG hardening recommendations
  • Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
  • Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
  • Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
  • Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
  • Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
  • Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
  • Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
  • Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
  • Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
  • Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
  • Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.
  • Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
Desired Qualifications
  • AWS Cloud or Azure Cloud experience and cloud resource administration
  • Linux RHEL 8 in-depth knowledge of security and operating overhead to streamline performance
  • Extensive virtualization management, architectural understanding and performance behaviors
  • Kubernetes administration, installation, maintenance and tuning

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their expertise includes systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons focuses on delivering valuable solutions that tackle complex challenges in security and infrastructure, generating revenue through contracts with government agencies and commercial entities. A key aspect of Parsons' approach is the use of artificial intelligence to improve operations and drive innovation, ensuring the integrity of critical systems and preparing data for AI applications to enhance efficiency and security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parsons secured a $53M contract for Riyadh's Roads Program, boosting Middle East presence.
  • The Caltrans contract strengthens Parsons' role in California's infrastructure development.
  • Retirement Systems of Alabama's investment indicates confidence in Parsons' growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel like L. Roger Mason may impact strategic initiatives.
  • Geopolitical tensions over critical metals like antimony could affect national security projects.
  • Intensifying competition in infrastructure and defense sectors may impact Parsons' market position.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons integrates AI to enhance national security and infrastructure solutions.
  • The company has a strong track record with government and commercial contracts.
  • Parsons' joint venture with V2X targets long-term scientific research support.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan