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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior System Administrator - Hardware to join our team! One must be adept at developing solutions and discovery of performance improvement opportunities while managing rack mounted servers, storage management, NAS, etc. If you enjoy debugging and redesign work, we have a great opportunity for you!
What You'll Be Doing:
Expertise in working with hardware in data center environments, including an emphasis on power consumption, rack mounted servers, cooling solutions, storage management and hot swaps.
Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
Performance management of virtualized solutions on established hardware.
Developing BC/DR procedures and protocols
Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.
Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 15 years' experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years' experience as a System Administrator
Experience with both Windows and Linux, preferably with Linux RHEL 8
Windows and Linux patching, hot swaps, storage management
Virtualization working with VMware / OpenStack / OpenShift
Networking Switch- VLAN setup and VMware virtual NIC config for isolation
Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
STIG hardening recommendations
Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Data center operations
AWS Cloud or Azure Cloud experience and cloud resource administration
Linux RHEL 8 in-depth knowledge of security and operating overhead to streamline performance
Extensive virtualization management, architectural understanding and performance behaviors
Kubernetes administration, installation, maintenance and tuning
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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:
$104,200.00 - $182,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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