System/Network Administrator Senior with Security Clearance

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next. When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented multiple Senior System/Network Administrators to join our team. System Administrator must be adept at developing solutions and discovery of performance improvement opportunities. If you enjoy debugging and redesign work, we have a great opportunity for you. What You'll Be Doing: Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
Interface with internal/external customers and vendors to determine system needs.
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.
Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
Identify open-source software tools and stacks for customer-specific and production platforms
Identify and evaluate new products; provide solutions for network problems.
Use network management tools to discover, map, and maintain the network.
Plan and incorporate how new network resources and applications will exist on the network.
Conduct research on new technologies and implementation strategies.
Configure and support Palo Alto and Cisco networking devices and services to support passive and active sensors.
Implement firewall routing rules and policies.
Assist in procurement of hardware to meet mission needs.
Enterprise network security management (firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDPs), log management/reporting solutions).
Reporting on different network architectures, network services, system types. What Required Skills You'll Bring: HS Diploma and 10 years of general experience in network administration OR a bachelor's degree (in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline) and 5 - 8 years of experience
Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
Active clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
Extensive background in Linux tools, performance tuning, instrumentation
Extensive background in container architectures
Open-source software tools, software stacks, and standards
Ability to manage a team of system administrators across a wide range of platforms and requirements
Experience with both Windows and Linux, preferably with Linux (Rocky, RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.)
Windows and Linux patching
Virtualization working with VMware / OpenStack / OpenShift
Networking Switch- VLAN setup and VMware virtual NIC config for isolation
Active Directory configuration and support
Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
Proficiency in network planning, engineering, and architecture.
Strong understanding of network management tools and techniques
STIG hardening recommendations
Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
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: Linux RHEL 8 in-depth knowledge of security and operating overhead to streamline performance
Extensive virtualization management, architectural understanding and performance behaviors
Docker administration, installation, maintenance and tuning
Experience analyzing performance issues and implementing efficiency improvements
Ability to communicate effectively with technical team members, managers, and customers
AWS Cloud or Azure Cloud experience and cloud resource administration
Develop solutions to interconnect COTS/GOTS cybersecurity sensors and networking equipment to test, validate, and deploy improvements to the customer system(s)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) OR Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS) experience is a plus
RHCSA/RHCSE
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI 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: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00 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. Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .