Mission Operator

Parsons • Sterling, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 engineering, technical, or scientific 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
• 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.
• An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
• This position will be based at a customer facility in Sterling, VA.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

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