Full-Time

Linux System Administrator

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Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$83.3k - $145.8kAnnually

Senior

Aberdeen, MD, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Extensive background in diverse Linux operating systems and high performance computing
  • Extensive background in Linux tools, performance tuning, instrumentation
  • Extensive background in Linux container architectures
  • Open-source software tools, software stacks, and standards
  • Ability to manage a team of system administrators across a wide range of platforms and requirements
Responsibilities
  • Support the system administration for ARL computers installed in FY20
  • Support design of Army Research Laboratory A2I2 building for systems being delivered in 2024 and future platforms
  • Provide advice for persistent services to support diverse high performance computing (HPC) software stacks, especially AI/ML, for example, using Kubeflow
  • Advise in architectural tradeoffs including NVidia Grace/Hopper, ARM, and new file systems
  • Identify open source software tools and stacks for customer-specific and production platforms
  • Develop and implement software instrumentation to measure and visualize the performance of various systems, sub-systems, and user jobs
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to HPC program system administration team for research, development, and production HPC system
Desired Qualifications
  • Awareness of emerging hardware/software and their capabilities
  • Ability to translate customers’ needs into hardware and software solutions
  • Ability to integrate new capabilities into existing HPC systems
  • Ability to standardize software stacks to reduce complexity and cost of support

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

  • Parsons secured a $53M contract for the Roads Program in Riyadh, boosting international presence.
  • The joint venture with V2X aims to secure an $8B Antarctica contract, expanding opportunities.
  • AI-driven solutions position Parsons as a leader in innovative infrastructure and security projects.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel like L. Roger Mason may impact strategic growth initiatives.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to geopolitical risks and policy changes.
  • Increased competition from joint ventures like Polar Science Alliance could dilute market share.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operational efficiency and security for clients.
  • Parsons has a long-standing relationship with Caltrans, providing engineering services since 2007.

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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