Systems Administrator

Program Overview

Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a motivated and driven Systems Administrator to join our dynamic in Arlington, VA.

Peraton has served as the prime contractor for this program since its inception in the 1980's. We provide high-level government leaders with reliable secure voice, video, and fax communications anytime, anywhere, in any environment in support of day-to-day operations. We support a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications allowing complex national and worldwide communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components. We provide integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and engineering support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for but not limited to:

• Responsible for installing and maintaining development systems, comprised of Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems, in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements in support of DISA STIG baseline requirements.
• Provides operational support for mission critical systems to include servers, databases, virtual servers, and applications.
• Interacts with Engineering Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to restore service and/or identify and correct system problems using the development system.
• Performs system back-ups, restores systems from back-ups, and performs monthly patch testing prior to operational release.
• Generate or maintain moderately complex scripts using Shell and/or PERL tools.
• Monitors server and system activity using monitoring tools.
• Executes procedures in a sequential order to maintain development operations
• Interacts with system administrators daily, assisting operations with writing service tickets and briefing materials.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• An active/current TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Ability to support shift work, flexing hours between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm (selected candidates will have a set schedule but hours will cover a shift within these hours of operation).
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology/Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience (or similar technical field) and five (5+) years relevant professional experience; or Masters degree and three (3+) years of relevant experience; or PhD and no years of experience. High School Diploma and nine (9) years of experience in lieu of a degree can be accepted.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or Containers.
• Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management.
• Experience with desktop deployment tools using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)/Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
• Experience using security tools such as Nessus/ACAS, STIGs, McAfee, HP WebInspect, Solarwinds Event Manager, and Solarwinds patching tool.
• Experience in Windows Server 2016, Windows SQL 2016, RedHat Servers, VMware ESXi, Solarwinds Orion, and SPLUNK.
• DoD 8570 IAT or IAM Level 2 compliant professional certification current in CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer security topics such as digital forensics, incident response, application security and malware analysis.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals such as network protocols and common services (e.g., DNS, FTP, SSH, SNMP).
• Previous experience supporting a government and/or Department of Defense customer.

Benefits:

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.