Linux Systems Administrator

Program Overview

Supports the maintenance and enhancement of applications for joint intelligence operations, focusing on combatant command workflows. It works to improve technology effectiveness, eliminate overlaps, and prioritize customer needs by delivering data and new capabilities to support mission success.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Linux DevOps Systems Administrator to join our SITE III JIOC contract team. You will play a key role in maintaining and advancing a mission-critical suite of applications supporting Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and intelligence operations. These systems are integral to intelligence analysts, operations, and collection managers across the Combatant Commands, ensuring our nation’s defense intelligence apparatus is robust, reliable, and always ready.

What You’ll Do

As a DevOps Systems Administrator, you’ll be instrumental in designing, developing, and managing CI/CD pipelines that keep critical systems running smoothly. You will troubleshoot, integrate, and optimize solutions that support ISR and joint intelligence operations across multiple agencies. Your work will have a direct impact on mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create and optimize build and deployment pipelines, integrating tools and automating processes.
• Scripting & Automation: Write and modify Jenkins-based groovy scripts, update CloudFormation scripts, and automate workflows for deployment and variance corrections.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot pipeline issues in AWS environments (Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, ElasticSearch), debug integration problems, and resolve connectivity issues between API servers and databases.
• Tool Integration: Integrate DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, and Artifactory into the pipeline.
• Collaboration & Support: Partner with development teams to onboard new microservices, ensuring smooth deployment and troubleshooting as needed.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor AWS services, develop monitoring scripts, and ensure the architecture remains resilient and secure.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline development and troubleshooting, particularly in AWS environments.
• Proficiency in writing scripts using Jenkins and CloudFormation.
• A knack for debugging integration issues and resolving connectivity challenges.
• Experience with DevOps tools like SonarQube, Fortify, Robot Framework/Selenium, and Artifactory.
• Familiarity with automating installations of COTS products within a complex architecture.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers. We believe in the power of innovation, teamwork, and making an impact. If you’re looking for an exciting role where you can grow, thrive, and be part of something bigger, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today and help us tackle the most challenging problems facing national security.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
• A Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position with 8 or more years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree relevant to the position with 6 or more years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum 5 years of experience with systems administration, including Linux or CentOS
• Experience maintaining applications built on a PostgreSQL or Oracle database.
• Experience writing scripts to monitor system services, resources, data mine logs, etc.
• Writing SQL and PL/SQL to generate system data reports, modify data as necessary, etc.
• Experience with Keytool and OpenSSL
• Familiarity w/troubleshooting Java & Oracle applications
• XML Proficiency
• DoD 8570 Compliant holding current IAT level II baseline certification (Security+ CE, GICSP, SSCP, etc.)
• Experience maintaining systems in cloud environments
• Experience working with Firewalls and AWS Security Groups

Desired Qualifications:

• Linux+ certification
• Current RHCSA/RHCE certification
• Current CI polygraph
• Microsoft MCSA
• VMware Certified Professional
• Knowledge of SQL Servers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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