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Parsons

Junior System Administrator

Parsons, Florida, New York, United States

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented

Junior System Administrator

to join our team! In this role you will get to build and operate multi-user Windows and Linux systems to support our growing number of internal engineering networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

Administer Windows Server, Active Directory/Azure AD, Group Policy, and Linux servers

Patch systems, monitor health, and respond to alerts/incidents

Assist with virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V/XCP‑ng) and backups (e.g., Veeam)

Automate with PowerShell/Bash and document what you build

Build/Deploy new systems and apply security hardening tools, e.g., STIGs

Provision new user accounts with appropriate group and user permissions

Work closely with Information Assurance professionals to harden and maintain program networks

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree or equivalence in industry certifications or apprenticeships

0-2 years of experience in IT operations and/or homelab experience with Windows Server and Linux

Powershell and Bash fundamentals

Hands‑on experience with Active Directory

Basic understanding of network technologies such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and VPNs

Strong teamwork and communication skills

US citizenship

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

Certifications needed for DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Experience with Azure AD/Entra

Experience with VMware Vsphere or other hypervisor platform (Proxmox, Hyper‑V)

Willingness to obtain and maintain a US security clearance

Security Clearance Requirement None 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 what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

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 employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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