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Parsons Corporation

Linux Systems Administrator

Parsons Corporation, Centreville, Virginia, United States, 22020

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Job Description: Parsons is seeking a mid-level

Linux Systems Administrator . The candidate will support both Linux based workstations and servers in both physical and virtual environments. The candidate will perform daily systems checks and identify and resolve issues as they arise. The candidate must be able to understand and support standard network designs, configurations, and systems maintenance. Responsibilities also include software and hardware system installations, and troubleshooting of user reported issues. The candidate will be expected to understand industry standard deployments of typical open source and commercial software technologies. The ability to think critically, solve problems, and provide solutions is a must. At times, the candidate will be expected to perform their duties under minimal supervision. Roles and Responsibilities: New user on-boarding and workstation imaging and configuration

Diagnose and resolve remote user and system infrastructure issues

Infrastructure monitoring and optimization

Plan and coordinate system outages and upgrades

Network monitoring and maintenance

Install server and network equipment in a datacenter environment

Document infrastructure architecture changes

Resolve user requests and issues reported to the HelpDesk

On rare occasions, support after hours system upgrades

Required Skills: Must be a US Citizen

Candidate must have a current

TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Bachelors degree in a technology related discipline or equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree

3+ years of experience with Linux operating systems, including installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Experience in maintaining virtual environments and deploying Linux services

Understanding of basic networking technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Firewall)

Desired Skills: Familiar with virtualization and Docker technologies

Experience with automation technologies (Salt, Ansible, Puppet)

Experience with Atlassian software (Confluence, JIRA)

Experience with a wide variety of open-source software and utilities

Experience managing FreeIPA or LDAP based systems

Background in Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and server monitoring

Familiar with server and networking equipment rack installations

Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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 whats next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00 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. We truly invest and care about our employees wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY!

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