Systems Engineer TS/SCI POLY

Parsons

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
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 highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and operating sophisticated hardware and software systems. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless integration and performance of our cutting-edge technologies. As a Systems Engineer at Parsons, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of Linux-based software across various platforms, including bare metal hardware, virtual machines (VMs), and containers. You will play a critical role in supporting new software releases, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide timely solutions will be essential to our success.What You'll Be Doing:
  • Perform Operations and Maintenance of Linux based software running on a variety of bare metal hardware, VMs, and containers.
  • Support new software releases by testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and providing expertise during the installation, configuration, and deployment
  • Test proposed releases on production-like test bed prior to installation in the field
  • Promptly respond to reported problems during and after a deployment to resolve the issue or identify next steps; frequently communicate status and priorities to the development team and leadership
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and performance bottlenecks; determine root cause analysis for discrepancies and defects found in a release
  • Work with test team to ensure any defects found in the field are included in subsequent regression testing
  • During release development, assist systems integration and testing activities, including documentation and reporting of results
  • Collaborate with customers, developers, and testers to gather requirements, resolve issues, and ensure successful system deployments
  • Provide occasional on-call support outside of normal business hours
  • Set up test environments to include installing software packages on Linux platforms or installing/configuring hardware/networking components for internal and customer test environments
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Top Secret//SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph required
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related engineering, technical, or scientific discipline, additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or BASH
  • Extensive knowledge and experience using the Linux command line, with expertise in the following:
  • Advanced file operations
  • Managing systemd services
  • Remote navigation and file operation
  • Writing and debugging shell scripts (using BASH)
  • Setting up and managing cron jobs for task automation
  • Basic system monitoring and performance tuning
  • Managing software repositories and dependencies
  • Experience analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark
***All candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for the position***What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience testing and debugging issues with Client/Server Web-based applications
  • Experience deploying, configuring, and using Virtual Machine environments (VMware, libvirt, etc.)
  • Experience with Docker/Podman containers
  • Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and performance testing networking devices (switches, routers, etc.)
  • Experience with Kafka, OpenSearch, Grafana, InfluxDB
  • Advanced knowledge of OSI model, analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark
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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00We 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, 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 .

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