In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Our Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland team is looking for an amazingly talented **Linux System Administrator** to join our team! The Candidate will maintain smooth operation of multi-user Linux computer systems (clusters), including coordination with network engineers. Monitor and manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. Perform systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Perform administration tasks (user/group, installing and upgrading the software, security permissions, group policies); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly. + Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups. + Assists with the creation of custom user environments usage + Maintain system versions and patches to conform with DoD IA requirements + Perform software integration testing and troubleshooting **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or closely related field + Up to five (5) years of directly related experience with clustered Linux systems, e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS Linux. + Experience with high performance computing and clustered + Prefer experience with InfiniBand and NVIDIA as well + Ability to write shell scripts and experience with DOD STIGs a plus + Experience working with, managing and maintaining virtual environments a plus + Experience working with Kubernetes clusters a plus **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + US citizenship + Department of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance + Security+ and Linux+ certifications (or their equivalents as determined by our DoD customer) **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:** Not Applicable/None 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 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: $83,300.00 - $145,800.00 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! 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!About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.