Senior Systems Engineer TS/SCI POLY

Parsons Corporation • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and operating sophisticated hardware and software systems that drive innovation and mission-critical operations. Your expertise will ensure the seamless integration, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret//SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Linux command line operations
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
• Experience analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark.

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing and debugging Client/Server web-based applications.
• Familiarity with deploying, configuring, and using virtual machine environments (e.g., VMware, libvirt).
• Experience with Docker/Podman containers.
• Knowledge of configuring, troubleshooting, and performance testing networking devices (e.g., switches, routers).
• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Kafka, OpenSearch, Grafana, and InfluxDB.
• Advanced understanding of the OSI model and networking protocol analysis using Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Manage Linux-based software across bare metal hardware, virtual machines (VMs), and containers.
• Test, troubleshoot, debug, and provide expertise during the installation, configuration, and deployment of new software releases.
• Evaluate proposed releases on production-like test environments before field installation.
• Respond promptly to reported problems during and after deployments, resolve issues, and communicate priorities to development teams and leadership.
• Diagnose complex system issues and performance bottlenecks, performing root cause analysis for discrepancies and defects.
• Work with test teams to ensure defects found in the field are included in regression testing.
• Assist with systems integration and testing activities, including documentation and reporting of results.
• Collaborate with customers, developers, and testers to gather requirements, resolve issues, and ensure successful deployments.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

What This Job Offers

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