Designs, integrates, secures, and maintains complex systems supporting a national tactical data management platform. Responsibilities include resolving hardware and software integration issues, Linux administration, system hardening and patching, architecture and technical documentation, requirements analysis, software integration and testing, mission-effect validation, and stakeholder communication. The role also includes rotating after-hours on-call support and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support National Tactical Data Manager the preeminent Over the Horizon - Targeting tool for all the Warfighting Services!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
- Perform system hardening, patching, and other activities necessary to maintain secure and reliable systems.
- Communicate effectively with program personnel, Government representatives, mission partners, and senior executives
- Collaborate with developers and testers to support software development, system integration, verification, and mission-effect validation.
- Ensure the technical integrity and quality of work products and deliverables within the assigned systems engineering area.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and system design documentation.
- Gather data pertaining to user needs and problems and use the information to identify, predict, interpret and evaluate system and network requirements.
- Participate in a weekly rotating after hours on-call team.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.
- Strong Linux systems administration and engineering experience. Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- TS/SCI w/Poly is required
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently assess a project, identify an effective technical approach, and implement a solution.
- Experience with Keycloak, LDAP, Geoserver, and NIFI.
- Knowledge of tactical data links and related technologies, such as Link 16, IBS, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT).
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
- Ability to support Information Assurance activities
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00This 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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