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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented System Administrator / IT Support Technician to join our team! In this role you will l be responsible for maintaining project infrastructure/equipment (both physical and virtual), development environments, and DevSecOps tools.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain all lab equipment (virtual and physical) and support on-site activities, as needed.
• Assist with cyber “hardening” of software to ensure the delivered software is secure and meets required cyber security standards.
• Work with development teams to maintain development environments and Virtual Machines (VMs).
• Maintain the DevSecOps build environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Administering and maintaining Windows servers and virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar).
• Implementing and managing DevSecOps practices, including the design, build, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Performing system hardening in accordance with security standards (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guidelines; STIGs).
• Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborating with development and security teams to ensure secure and efficient system operation.
• Participating in an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Obtained a degree in Computer Science or a related field, or have equivalent work experience with demonstrable capabilities and results.
• Experience with the Agile or Scrum development methodology.
• Proven experience in system administration, with a focus on Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity hardening techniques and frameworks (e.g., STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
• Valid Windows Server certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE) or equivalent server environment certification.
• TS/SCI and a CI-Poly

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working as part of a software development team
• Experience using modern software build tools, including Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle.
• Experience with Java based server technologies (e.g. Apache, Tomcat, Spring)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Prometheus).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Machines, AWS EC2, etc.).
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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