Parsons - Columbia, MD
posted 4 months ago
Parsons is seeking a versatile System Administrator to tackle new challenges across the full stack as we continue to push security forward. In this role, you will maintain operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, desktops, software, and hardware. Your responsibilities will include optimizing networks for mission/project requirements and implementing faster and smarter processes for meaningful insights and solutions. You will ensure reliable operations and maintenance of network infrastructure while partnering with internal stakeholders to communicate project status, activities, and achievements. As a System Administrator, you will assess system architecture and current hardware limitations, participate in gathering business and product functional and performance requirements, and be responsible for the administration of Linux systems and Windows servers, including applications and processes that the system supports. You will define and design system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility on both Windows and Linux platforms. Additionally, you will be involved in designing, planning, and implementing both new and legacy technology that directly supports the goals of the mission. Your role will also involve analyzing system logs to identify potential issues, managing the operational day-to-day of the network, installing government-provided software patches and updates, and configuring new systems and platforms. You will perform security management and application performance optimization functions, conduct regular hardware maintenance of administered systems, and provide analyses of alternatives for identified system issues or future plans.