About this Systems Administrator - TS/SCI required role at Parsons
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
As a Systems Administrator at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in network and systems administration, cybersecurity, and technical support across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a portfolio of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled, solutions-oriented professional with experience in maintaining, securing, and optimizing complex IT environments to advance Army modernization and support to the warfighter.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and support daily operational requirements of computer network systems, including workstations, file servers, and web servers.
Install, configure, and upgrade hardware, software, network accounts, and security tools.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security measures such as firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
Design, update, and manage web pages and local system documentation.
Monitor system configuration, performance, and security, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Train staff on relevant software and provide technical assistance to users.
Assist with the development and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with Cyber WorkForce (CWF) directives and maintain required certifications as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems. (Advanced degree preferred)
3–10+ years of professional experience in systems administration.
TS/SCI is required
Demonstrated leadership in managing large, multi-year programs or projects.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DoD standards, compliance, and modular open systems approaches is highly desirable.
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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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!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/.
