In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is seeking a mid-level Linux Systems Administrator. The candidate will support both Linux based workstations and servers in both physical and virtual environments. The candidate will perform daily systems checks and identify and resolve issues as they arise. The candidate must be able to understand and support standard network designs, configurations, and systems maintenance. Responsibilities also include software and hardware system installations, and troubleshooting of user reported issues. The candidate will be expected to understand industry standard deployments of typical open source and commercial software technologies. The ability to think critically, solve problems, and provide solutions is a must. At times, the candidate will be expected to perform their duties under minimal supervision. Roles and Responsibilities: + New user on-boarding and workstation imaging and configuration + Diagnose and resolve remote user and system infrastructure issues + Infrastructure monitoring and optimization + Plan and coordinate system outages and upgrades + Network monitoring and maintenance + Install server and network equipment in a datacenter environment + Document infrastructure architecture changes + Resolve user requests and issues reported to the HelpDesk + On rare occasions, support after hours system upgrades Required Skills: + Must be a US Citizen + Candidate must have a current TS/SCI clearance with Poly + Bachelor’s degree in a technology related discipline or equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree + 3+ years experience with Linux operating systems, including installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting + Experience in maintaining virtual environments and deploying Linux services + Understanding of basic networking technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Firewall) Desired Skills: + Familiar with virtualization and Docker technologies + Experience with automation technologies (Salt, Ansible, Puppet) + Experience with Atlassian software (Confluence, JIRA) + Experience with a wide variety of open source software and utilities + Experience managing FreeIPA or LDAP based systems + Background in Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and server monitoring + Familiar with server and networking equipment rack installations **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: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00 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! 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+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.