Systems Engineering User Endpoint Management Lead

About The Role

Job Description : 

Peraton is seeking an experienced  S ystems Engineer to serve as the User E ndpoint Management  Lead to join our national intelligence program that delivers infrastructure engineering /development, infrastructure operations, deployment, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global Enterprise IT Infrastructure missions. 

Responsibilities: 

• Us e a holistic approach to design, develop, evaluate, and modif y end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle with an emphasis on the end user experience .

• Manage, secure , and optimize desktops, laptops , and mobile devices while ensuring compliance with IT and security policies.

• Install, configure and maintain desktop s, laptops , and devices, ensuring proper integration with enterprise systems and cloud services.

• Implement and manage endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and data loss prevention (DLP) tools to protect sensitive information .

• Continuously monitor endpoints for vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks .

• Deploy software updates, patches, and OS upgrades to maintain system stability and security .

• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and security policies for end-users and IT teams .

• Research and recommend new endpoint management and security technologies to enhance organizational IT infrastructure .

• Develop, analyze, and  maintain tools that support and automate processes for hardware or software product release. 

• Write installation scripts and programs for installation of products. 

• Work with project teams to determine  appropriate build schedules and then  initiate the build and packaging process. 

• Compile and assemble software from source code. 

• Ensure tools are stored in source control. 

• Support developers for software package registry and delivery. 

• Work with others to complete analysis, evaluations, and design alternatives and to implement process improvements. 

• Work with development engineers to correct build errors. 

• Manage source code repositories and ensure adherence to version control best practices. 

• Automate the software build, test, and deployment processes to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery. 

• Design and implement release pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable software rollouts. 

• Train and mentor team members on the software build and continuous integration process and tools. 

• Support new application features and  maintain environments. 

• Serve as gatekeeper, ensuring that code transitions smoothly from development to operational environments, while  maintaining configuration control,  integrity and reliability of the product. 

• Work jointly with engineering,  operations and quality assurance to ensure that software builds are created, tested, and deployed efficiently and reliably to meet schedules and dependency requirements. 

• Maintain documentation related to release procedures, configurations, and modifications. 

• Develop and enforce policies for hotfixes and emergency releases. 

• Track and report on release metrics to assess performance and  identify areas for improvement. 

• Facilitate communication across teams and stakeholders to keep everyone informed about release statuses and timelines. 

• Manage environment configurations, including deployment and rollback procedures for multiple environments. 

• Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously refine and improve the release process.

• Serve as the Techn ical Team Lead for User Endpoint Management
• Travel: Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications : 

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass and obtain a Poly clearance. 

• Minimum of 12years relevant experience with a  Bachelor’s degree ( Master’s degree and 10years of relevant experience or PhD with 7years relevant experience). 
• 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree.

• Proficiency in endpoint management.

• Understanding of endpoint security technologies .

• Strong skills in PowerShell or Shell scripting for automation and system optimization .

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and IT teams .

• Technical team leadership capabilities.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to customers and senior leaders. 

• CISSP or Security+ Certification. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances. 

• C EH , GIAC, or Microsoft Certification s .

• Deep understanding of infrastructure as code principles and the use of technologies such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Salt. 

• Knowledge of Apache web server administration. 

• Knowledge of identity management solutions such as Oracle IAM or RH-SSO ( Keycloak ) is a plus. 

• Experience with load balancing technologies such as HA Proxy is a plus. 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines  utilizing Jenkins is a plus. 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines  utilizing Jenkins is a plus. 

• Familiarity with container orchestration and VMWare is a plus. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE: 

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.  

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.