System Administrator, Staff with Security Clearance - Parsons
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
About the Job
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 intelligent, diverse 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 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 deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation's security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help. Our Team is looking for a System Administrator. In this role you will maintain Information Technology (IT) systems, and standard operating procedures for the systems continuing performance. Support day to day operations, resolving issues for customer, and mobile devices as they pertain to Information Technology systems. The System Administrator will be the first line of defense in resolving service desk issues and providing support for hardware complications. Install, update and ensure functionality of operating systems to improve integrity and efficiency. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Required Skills: * Provides Tier 1 (Service Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
* Provides technical support and guidance to all usersCreates and tracks incident tickets to resolution
* Escalates and routes incident tickets to the proper groups to resolve issues
* Track metrics for incident tickets and watch for trends
* Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems
* Implements and maintains both Windows and Linux systems, applications, and security configurations
* Relies on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals
* Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation
* Develop and document Service Desk Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
* Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
* Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and build Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for service desk performance
* 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO
* Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with 1-4 years of experience
* Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)
* Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance within 6 months of hire
* Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Technical II certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire: Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security), Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CompTIA Security+ (Security+), Certified Network Defender (CND), or Systems Security Certified Practioneer (SSCP)
* Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
* All other tasks as assigned by the IT manager Desired Skills: * Knowledge of Networking technologies, Ports, Protocols, and services.
* Knowledge and experience with Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
* Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes
* Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures
* Experience with installation and maintenance of authentication/authorization software e.g. Active Directory, Identity Management (IdM)
* Experience with full DevOps toolchain (Jira, Confluence, SCM, Jenkins, Coverity, Artifactory)
* Experience with installation and maintenance of application servers such as Apache Tomcat
* Experience with configuration management and software build processes Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: $83,300.00 - $145,800.00 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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. 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!
* Provides technical support and guidance to all usersCreates and tracks incident tickets to resolution
* Escalates and routes incident tickets to the proper groups to resolve issues
* Track metrics for incident tickets and watch for trends
* Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems
* Implements and maintains both Windows and Linux systems, applications, and security configurations
* Relies on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals
* Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation
* Develop and document Service Desk Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
* Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
* Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and build Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for service desk performance
* 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO
* Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with 1-4 years of experience
* Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)
* Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance within 6 months of hire
* Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Technical II certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire: Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security), Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CompTIA Security+ (Security+), Certified Network Defender (CND), or Systems Security Certified Practioneer (SSCP)
* Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
* All other tasks as assigned by the IT manager Desired Skills: * Knowledge of Networking technologies, Ports, Protocols, and services.
* Knowledge and experience with Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
* Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes
* Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures
* Experience with installation and maintenance of authentication/authorization software e.g. Active Directory, Identity Management (IdM)
* Experience with full DevOps toolchain (Jira, Confluence, SCM, Jenkins, Coverity, Artifactory)
* Experience with installation and maintenance of application servers such as Apache Tomcat
* Experience with configuration management and software build processes Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: $83,300.00 - $145,800.00 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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. 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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