System Administrator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented System Administrator to join our team! In this role you will get to assist in the growth of Parsons Classified Networks.

Responsibilities:

Systems Administration duties include all components of classified information systems

Systems will consist of Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux components

While performing these tasks, the SA will partner with their users and act as an advocate for their computing needs.

The candidate will be expected to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish tasks.

A customer-first mindset is required for this position, and the candidate must be able to adapt to and respond quickly to challenging problems.

Assist customers, working within various US Government policy frameworks, while still meeting their goals.

Assist Information System Security personnel with documentation required for RMF compliance.

Make improvements to and suggestions on our current operations. Success in these endeavors will require attention to detail, critical thinking, and solid organizational skills.

Research new technologies, their best practices and implement those new technologies securely into our environments.

Remediate information system vulnerabilities in line with best practices and IAVAs.This position requires effective written and oral communication skills.

Requirements:

Must be a US citizen.

Candidate must be at least IAT II, Security+ CE or other certification.
10+ years’ experience and bachelor’s degree in information systems, or related degree; or equivalent professional experience.

The candidate will support an air-gapped network, providing hardware/software configuration, deployment, maintenance and management of the systems.

The candidate must have experience of managing a Windows Active Directory Domain and knowledge of IPV4 Networking will be beneficial.

The candidate should be familiar with the principles of automation and familiar with Power Shell, bash or ansible.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of computer hardware.

The candidate should have strong troubleshooting methodology and processing.

The candidate should have a demonstrated knowledge of current backup hardware and software mechanisms for disaster recovery and continuity of operations.

Desired/

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with military, civilians, and other DOD contractorsTACLANE configuration and management

It is desired that the candidate be familiar with US Government policies and directives (e.g., NIST 800-53, NISPOM/32 CFR, JSIG)

Experience with RMF accreditation process is a plus.

Experience with virtualization technologies and knowledge of their concepts would be preferred.

Microsoft and CISCO Certifications would be preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have an active DOD Secret clearance pre-start. Clearance must be active at time of hire. This individual will be required to obtain a CI Polygraph upon hire. This position requires that the candidate be able to acquire and maintain a Top Secret / SCI Security.
Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Corporate team.

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