Cyber Systems (RedHat) Engineer

Peraton
Herndon, VA

Program Overview

About The Role

Ready to make an impact! Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Cyber Systems RedHat Engineer to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.

Responsibilities of the position:

  • Provision, manage, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across the globe.
  • Resolve findings from Security Compliance and Vulnerability scans
  • Develop, utilize, and maintain Ansible Playbooks to secure, patch, and configure servers.
  • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
  • Create, change, and delete user accounts per account management policies
  • Investigate service disruptions and provide root cause analysis reports and implement additional steps to prevent subsequent issues.
  • Design, deploy, configure, and support monitoring capabilities to detect anomalous conditions or service disruptions.
  • Support deployments of new hardware and software applications and appliances
  • Manage and configure connected services such as network adapters, storage, and firewalls.
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies
  • Creation and publication of local operating procedures
  • Work with the operations team, vendors, and other engineers to identify and execute process improvements and other enhancements intended to improve operational efficiency
  • Work both in a team and independently
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and provide deliverables by established deadlines

#SpaceIntel

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 8 years direct experience
  • Experience with Red Hat system administration
  • Security+, CISSP or other DoD 8570-relevant cert
  • Must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a poly

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with mysql
  • Experience with Red Hat IDM
  • Experience with two-factor authentication in a Linux environment
  • Experience hardening Linux systems
  • Experience with Splunk or similar applications as a user or administrator

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.

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

Posted 2025-07-31

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