IT Support Administrator
| Company | Parsons |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockaway, NJ, USA, Fort Belvoir, VA, USA |
| Salary | $86700 – $151700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Obtained a degree in Computer Science or a related field, or have equivalent work experience with demonstrable capabilities and results.
- Experience with the Agile or Scrum development methodology.
- Proven experience in system administration, with a focus on Windows Server environments.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity hardening techniques and frameworks (e.g., STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
- Valid Windows Server certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE) or equivalent server environment certification.
- TS/SCI and a CI-Poly
Responsibilities
- Maintain all lab equipment (virtual and physical) and support on-site activities, as needed.
- Assist with cyber “hardening” of software to ensure the delivered software is secure and meets required cyber security standards.
- Work with development teams to maintain development environments and Virtual Machines (VMs).
- Maintain the DevSecOps build environments and CI/CD pipelines.
- Administering and maintaining Windows servers and virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar).
- Implementing and managing DevSecOps practices, including the design, build, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
- Performing system hardening in accordance with security standards (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guidelines; STIGs).
- Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborating with development and security teams to ensure secure and efficient system operation.
- Participating in an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working as part of a software development team
- Experience using modern software build tools, including Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle.
- Experience with Java based server technologies (e.g. Apache, Tomcat, Spring)
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
- Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Prometheus).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Machines, AWS EC2, etc.).
- Experience with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).