Senior Linux System Administrator

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Maryland
R166150
Engineering
Top Secret
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Support the system administration for ARL high performance computers
  • Support design of Army Research Laboratory A2I2 building for systems being delivered in 2024 and future platforms
  • Advise in architectural tradeoffs including NVidia Grace/Hopper, ARM, AMD, and new file systems
  • Identify open-source software tools and stacks for customer-specific and production platforms
  • Develop and implement software instrumentation to measure and visualize the performance of various systems, sub-systems, and user jobs
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to HPC program system administration team for research, development, and production HPC system

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Extensive background in diverse Linux operating systems and high performance computing
  • Extensive background in Linux tools, performance tuning, instrumentation
  • Open-source software tools, software stacks, and standards
  • Ability to work with a team of system administrators across a wide range of platforms and requirements

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Awareness of emerging hardware/software and their capabilities
  • Ability to sustain and support aging HPC systems
  • Ability to integrate new capabilities into existing HPC systems
  • Ability to standardize software stacks to reduce complexity and cost of support

Education and Experience:

  • BS or MS degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience
  • At least 8 years of directly related experience
  • Linux+ certification (or equivalent)
  • Security+ certification (or equivalent)
  • Top Secret clearance

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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