Senior Systems Administrator/Technical Lead

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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War 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 delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective, and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations 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.

Are you an experienced Senior Systems Administrator/Technical Lead looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset? 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 Senior Systems Administrator/Technical Lead to manage and drive technical solutions and focus on the administration of a wide variety of technologies and environments in Colorado Springs, CO. The Senior Systems Administrator/Technical Lead will support multiple networks at various levels of security classification, providing the full range of support services required to manage the day-to-day operation and administration activities and end-to-end support. Requires participation in architecting, designing, and analyzing current and future infrastructure capabilities. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world, cutting-edge Space Situational Awareness systems which are changing how the Space community is doing business. Candidate must have strong troubleshooting and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 10–12 years of experience, or an associate degree/HS diploma with 15+ years of experience.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of engineering systems, industry trends, virtualization, and cloud technologies aligned with government requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for issue identification, diagnosis, and resolution; provide clear escalation and status communication to management and government customers.
• Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to onsite system administrators and network engineers.
• Support and troubleshoot Windows and Linux Server operating systems.
• Administer and maintain latest VMware and other virtualization technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across server, storage, and networking devices, including component replacement.
• Use scripting languages (PowerShell, Unix Shell) to troubleshoot and automate routine tasks.
• Perform system builds, security hardening, and deployment across multiple DoW environments and classification levels.
• Familiar with working in SCI/SAP environments; understand standard SCIF process and protocols.
• Maintain multiple baseline environments and ensure configuration management compliance.
• Support access management and account administration (Active Directory, DNS).
• Install, configure, and maintain backup and recovery solutions; generate and validate Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Apply foundational networking concepts involving firewalls and routers.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work independently with a high degree of motivation; managing and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Provide excellent customer service and effectively communicate and brief government leadership.
• Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate creativity, initiative, and rapid learning.
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative, and willingness to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CISSP, CCNA, etc.).
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Willingness to complete a Counterintelligence polygraph for SAP access within 3 months of hire.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with cloud computing, Docker containers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Ability to understand and implement Agile concepts and principles.
• Experience using enterprise automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) to deploy and maintain complex environments.
• Background in configuration management and software build processes.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, SIEM, Splunk, Netwrix, and HBSS/ESS.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience installing and maintaining databases and application servers.
• Familiarity with the full DevOps toolchain (JIRA, GitLab, Jenkins, Fortify, Artifactory, Docker).

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Normal office setting, therefore the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking. Use of hands to configure and operate computer equipment. Frequent near vision use for reading and computer use. Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 30 pounds across facility.

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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, 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!