Linux Systems Adminstrator with Security Clearance - Fort Meade, MD, United States - Parsons

Description

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Job Description:

In this role you will:

• Contribute to project activities that pertain to containers and container orchestration (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, Nomad, Nexus).
• SEIM support to include Splunk and OpenSearch.
• Provide Linux support to include, patch management, vulnerability management, STIG application/implementation and other security policies/protocols.
• Automate and script manual operational tasks aiming to reduce manual operational efforts Setup analytical and real time monitoring to provide meaningful alerts and reports.
• Participate on a support roster to monitor all systems in network and to respond accordingly to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and availability of the service

To be successful in the role, you are expected to have:

• Experience with system administration of containers and container orchestration (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, nomad, nexus).
• Good understanding of security principals around privileged access management, security protocols and authentication, and encryption.
• Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware Horizon, VMware ESXi, and/or Nutanix to include building Windows and Linux images.
• Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting RHEL VMs, to include Red Hat Satellite.
• Utilizing SaltStack or other tools to automate updates, configuration management, and system administration tasks.
• Managing system via iDRAC, Avocent IP KVM and Raritan IP KVM tools in a lights-out data center environment.
• Automating implementation and testing of hardened system configurations (familiarity with DISA STIG preferred).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of System Administration experience (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Group Policy, Active directory, SaltStack, Red Hat Linux, Encryption)
• Willingness to travel within CONUS
• IAT II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP , GSEC, Security+ CE, CND and SSCP)
• Active Secret Clearance Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret This position is part of our Federal Solutions team

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe
Our diverse, 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:
$83, $145,800.00 Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace
Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+
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