Senior Systems Engineer
Parsons
- Alexandria, VA
- $96,400-168,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
CMMC (NIST 800-171) standards. Candidates should be comfortable in Linux/UNIX server environment, while also capable of supporting end-user scientific workstations.What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide outstanding Linux and IT systems configuration, deployment and day-to-day system administration (data storage and backups), tasking, troubleshooting, monitoring and prioritization of work in support of DOD project needs.
- Includes but is not limited to managing workstations, site infrastructure, storage and applications on physical and eventually virtual cloud servers (AWS).
- MUST be self-motivated and able to assertively document and follow-up on customer requests.
- MUST have hands-on knowledge in coordinating problem resolution and working across IT functional areas
- Management of Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux servers, VMWare VSphere installation and administration, and VMWare
- Workstation deployments, AWS VPC and EC2, Juniper firewalls, Dell Network Switches, Netapp, Dell, and HP SAN storage, MediaWiki and other web-based applications.
- Protect systems against threats and risks by monitoring vulnerably scans and alerts to perform security vulnerability remediation through patching and updating operating systems and applications
- Participate in systems design and assessment as well as identifying, planning and integrating new technologies and/or processes for increased performance.
- Support building and deploying large SANS used in a VMware VSphere environments.
- Support long-term planning and management of infrastructure, including maintenance, upgrades, and replacement of obsolete equipment.
- Provide direct mission support in a classified and unclassified Windows laptop\Linux desktop and server environment
- Ensures adherence to Change Management and Incident response protocols and procedures.
- Responsible for tasking & management of system administrators at DOD government location.
- Proven ability to manage multiple task/events simultaneously and deliver on time.
- Develop and maintain documentation about the current environment setup, SOPS and best practices.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a CI\Poly clearance
- Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in a professional relative field
- Must have hands-on experience performing day-to-day administrative tasks related to managing a RedHat Linux based cluster to include storage and networking.
- Minimum of 12 years Linux administration expertise in RHEL 7 & 8 environment to include full management of installations, NFS & application configurations, configuration management (Ansible) and troubleshooting of all aspects of Linux servers
- 10+ years IT Infrastructure experience in an enterprise setting, including demonstrated O&M experience (Linux/Unix based applications, backup/recovery strategies, advanced troubleshooting, patching, hardening, etc.)
- 8+ years of progressive VMware experience. Strong knowledge of VSphere, Windows, and MacOS
- 8+ years of Network Administration or related work experience in supporting, deploying and interconnecting various network technologies at an enterprise scale (TCP/IP and LAN/WAN) -- Includes Hands on working experience with Networking operations systems such as Cisco, Juniper Screen OS and FortiOS. Strong understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN networking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively gather information, report status, and record detailed task closure information
- Self-started who is results oriented and can deliver tasks independently
- B.S. in relevant field (Comp. Sci./Engineering, Software Engineering) or 16+ years relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- Strong understanding of DISA STIG requirements and implementation
- Ability to work independently on a wide variety of given tasks with minimal direction.
- Ability to research new technologies for customer environment to include working with IT management and/or government business leaders to analyze technology requests and deliver allocated IT administration tasks within defined timeframes.
- Current TS/SCI
- Atlassian product suite experience
- Familiar with Windows System administration tools and processes
- 5+ years of progressive knowledge in AWS EC2 & VPC environments
- 5+ year of supporting tasks associated with the build, implementation, and administration of the On-Premises and Cloud server environments
- 5+ years of progressive Knowledge of Data Storage Technologies as NAS or SAN
- 5+ years of System Administrative experience focused on the backend of the business communication platform, Slack
- Experience performing ISO 27001/20000, CMMI and/or CMMC audits/compliance reports
- Proven experience independently researching, planning, presenting, implementing, and maintaining substantial IT infrastructure solutions
- Programming Languages: Shell Scripting (bash, csh), and HTML/CSS
- MySQL application and database system support experience
- COTS Products: Apache Web Server, Netapp, RedHat Satellite Server, RedHat IDM, Juniper, Fortinet Fortigate, Dell Servers & Switches, VMware VSphere
- Background in SaaS infrastructure and service development, ideally across a wide range of software, operational and networking aspect