Linux Systems Administrator - TS/SCI POLY

Parsons • Centreville, VA

13d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must have a current TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology related discipline or equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree
• 3+ years 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees