Systems Administrator

Parsons • Columbia, SC

10d

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an IT generalist with a focus on AWS and VMware to contribute to its Federal Solutions team. The Systems Administrator will support customers from various parts of USCYBERCOM by configuring and supporting virtual environments, maintaining operating systems, applying cybersecurity standards, and managing applications, systems, and networks. The role also involves supporting system accreditation through the government’s Risk Management Framework, monitoring and tuning system performance, and responding to emergencies and system faults. An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline; additional experience and niche capabilities may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification or higher.
• Strong system troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing, managing, and deploying AWS services, including EC2 (including Security Groups and Load Balancers), S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience using AWS CLI, PowerShell, and/or Python to identify and resolve issues in an AWS environment.
• Experience building systems from the ground up, including network architecture and systems engineering.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 2012/2016, or related certifications.
• Exposure to STIGs/IAVA.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support virtual environments, including AWS and VMware.
• Maintain operating systems across a variety of users and activities.
• Apply cybersecurity knowledge to configure IT equipment to appropriate security standards.
• Install, troubleshoot, and manage applications, systems, and networks.
• Test systems and resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Participate in the government’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) to maintain system accreditation.
• Monitor product performance, conduct capacity planning, and fine-tune system performance.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, troubleshoot faults, and implement improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level