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Imagine Next!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. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nParsons is seeking a talented Database Administrator / IT Specialist to join our growing Mission Solutions team. In this role, you will support and enhance mission-critical database systems and IT infrastructure, empowering the DoD and Defense Intelligence Enterprise to securely manage and access intelligence data.\n What You'll Be Doing:\nAdminister, maintain, and optimize enterprise database systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL).\n\nManage IT infrastructure, including virtualization platforms, server administration, and networking.\n\nInstall, configure, and upgrade database and server hardware/software.\n\nMonitor database and system performance, implement tuning improvements, and troubleshoot issues.\n\nEnsure database security, backup, and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested.\n\nCollaborate with software development and analyst teams to support data integration and access requirements.\n\nParticipate in technical discussions to support both near-term and long-term planning.\n\nProvide technical support for a team of engineers and customers.\n\nPresent information using data visualization and reporting tools.\n\nRequired Clearance:\nMust be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret clearance.\n\nMust be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph.\n\n What Required Skills You'll Bring:\nCompTIA Security+ certification.\n\nMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, OR\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 17 years of relevant experience.\n\nExperience with database administration (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL).\n\nExperience with IT infrastructure management, including virtualization (VMware, Nutanix), server administration, networking, and both Linux and Windows environments.\n\nAbility to analyze technical issues and develop effective solutions.\n\nStrong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with highly technical teams.\n\nAbility to adapt to changing technologies.\n\nGrowth mindset: You are not expected to know our full tech stack on day one, but you should be eager to learn and grow.\n\n What Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience with Nutanix VM clusters.\n\nExperience with database design, performance tuning, and optimization.\n\nExperience with IT security best practices, compliance, and applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).\n\nExperience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)\n\nLinux+, Network+, or other relevant certifications.\n\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nAn active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph clearance prior to the start date.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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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