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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 seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mission Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring complex systems are optimized to achieve mission success.
Position Overview As a Mission Operator at Parsons, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of Linux-based software across various platforms, including bare metal hardware, virtual machines (VMs), and containers. You will play a critical role in monitoring applications and dataflows, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems. Your ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide timely solutions will be essential to our success.
What You’ll Be Doing
Perform operations and maintenance of Linux-based software running on a variety of bare metal hardware, VMs, and containers.
Maintain and validate software configurations to achieve specified results.
Triage system alerts and initiate resolution protocols
Effectively communicate status and priorities to mission stakeholders and leadership
Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and system documentation
Provide occasional on‑call support outside of normal business hours to support critical activities
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Top Secret//SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph required
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
5 years of relevant professional experience
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or BASH
Extensive knowledge and experience using the Linux command line, with expertise in the following:
Advanced file operations
Managing system services
Remote navigation and file operations
Writing and debugging shell scripts (using BASH)
Basic system monitoring and performance tuning; large dataset manipulation
Experience analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
Understanding of basic Signals Intelligence operations and reporting
Familiarity with various signal structures: SDH, OTN, Ethernet
Ability to describe the following network protocols: Ethernet, IP, UDP, TCP, VLAN, MPLS, Pseudowire
Experience testing and debugging issues with client/server web‑based applications
Familiar with common configuration file formats: XML, JSON, YAML, etc.
This position will be based at a customer facility in Sterling, VA.
All candidates must be US citizens to be considered for the position.
Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
Security Clearance Requirement An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
Salary Range $86,700.00 – $151,700.00
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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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 seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mission Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring complex systems are optimized to achieve mission success.
Position Overview As a Mission Operator at Parsons, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of Linux-based software across various platforms, including bare metal hardware, virtual machines (VMs), and containers. You will play a critical role in monitoring applications and dataflows, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems. Your ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide timely solutions will be essential to our success.
What You’ll Be Doing
Perform operations and maintenance of Linux-based software running on a variety of bare metal hardware, VMs, and containers.
Maintain and validate software configurations to achieve specified results.
Triage system alerts and initiate resolution protocols
Effectively communicate status and priorities to mission stakeholders and leadership
Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and system documentation
Provide occasional on‑call support outside of normal business hours to support critical activities
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Top Secret//SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph required
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
5 years of relevant professional experience
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or BASH
Extensive knowledge and experience using the Linux command line, with expertise in the following:
Advanced file operations
Managing system services
Remote navigation and file operations
Writing and debugging shell scripts (using BASH)
Basic system monitoring and performance tuning; large dataset manipulation
Experience analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
Understanding of basic Signals Intelligence operations and reporting
Familiarity with various signal structures: SDH, OTN, Ethernet
Ability to describe the following network protocols: Ethernet, IP, UDP, TCP, VLAN, MPLS, Pseudowire
Experience testing and debugging issues with client/server web‑based applications
Familiar with common configuration file formats: XML, JSON, YAML, etc.
This position will be based at a customer facility in Sterling, VA.
All candidates must be US citizens to be considered for the position.
Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
Security Clearance Requirement An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
Salary Range $86,700.00 – $151,700.00
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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