Principal Systems Administrator - TS/SCI

Parsons; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and secure Navy software systems as part of our Federal Solutions team in San Diego, CA. You will handle system availability, security compliance, and daily administration of Linux environments and virtualization platforms.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly, 10+ years of Navy software systems experience, and a Master’s degree or equivalent. Excellent communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Top-Secret clearance with SCI and ability to pass polygraph.
• 10+ years of systems administrator experience for Navy software systems.
• Master's degree or equivalent with substitution requirement.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems.
• Experience with virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox).
• Experience troubleshooting network connections and system configuration issues.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience in secured/classified operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain system IT environments to ensure availability and security compliance.
• Install, configure, and update system software and operating systems.
• Implement security measures to meet compliance.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Troubleshoot/resolving system issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance with SCI

Linux operating systems

Cybersecurity best practices

Excellent written and verbal comms

Collaborative/distributed team work

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree or BS + 4 years experience

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Proxmox

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best. We make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It's why we're here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.

What You'll be Doing :

• Manage and maintain system IT environments to ensure system availability and security compliance
• Installing, configuring, and updating system software and operating systems
• Implementing security measures to meet security compliance
• Managing user accounts and permissions
• Troubleshooting/ resolving system issues to minimize downtime

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI and ability to pass a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Minimum of 10 years or more of professional experience as a systems administrator for Navy software systems
• Master's degree, or an authorized substitution for a bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems
• Experience with virtualization environments, including VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox
• Experience troubleshooting network connections
• Experience troubleshooting system configuration issues
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• PRIVAC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience with Cybersecurity best practices
• Experience working in secured or classified operating environments

Desired Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is preferred
• Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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