Full-Time

Senior System Administrator

Updated on 1/31/2025

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

Candidates must be based in Colorado.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
OpenShift
Linux/Unix

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Degree
Experience
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 work involves systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term partnerships and project-based engagements, ensuring high-value solutions for complex challenges. The goal of Parsons is to enhance the efficiency and security of operations through the use of artificial intelligence, preparing large-scale data for AI applications and maintaining the integrity of vital systems.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity benefits Parsons' national security and defense segments.
  • PFAS remediation demand is rising, expanding opportunities post-TRS Group acquisition.
  • Smart city initiatives globally present opportunities for Parsons' systems engineering expertise.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from TRS Group acquisition may affect operational efficiency.
  • Departure of senior VP L. Roger Mason could disrupt strategic leadership.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to risks from budget changes.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operations and drive innovation in various industries.
  • Parsons' acquisition of TRS Group boosts its environmental remediation capabilities.

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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