Senior Systems Administrator/Technical Lead

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

About the role

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space. We create game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.

We are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator/Technical Lead to manage and drive technical solutions, focusing on the administration of a wide variety of technologies and environments in Colorado Springs, CO. You will support multiple networks at various levels of security classification, providing full-range support services for day-to-day operations, administration, and end-to-end support. This role includes architecting, designing, and analyzing current and future infrastructure capabilities. You will participate in real-world, cutting-edge Space Situational Awareness systems that are transforming how the Space community operates.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain familiarity with 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; manage and prioritize 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 10–12 years of experience, or an associate degree/high school diploma with 15+ years of experience.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of engineering systems, industry trends, virtualization, and cloud technologies aligned with government requirements.
• 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).

Working Conditions

• Normal office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Work is generally sedentary 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 the facility.

Pay

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.