Peraton
Linux and Network Systems Administrator
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Job Description
- Req#: 2024-153099
- BS 8+, MS 6+, PhD 3+ years of experience
- Degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or Information Technology – or equivalent applied experience.
- 5+ years of solid working experience as Linux system administrator for both servers and end user devices with specific focus on CentOS, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, and Red Hat distributions
- 2+ years of working experience in installing software packages and specialty drivers in Linux systems
- 2+ years of network administration expertise for maintaining - wiring, changing configurations, adding/changing wiring and connections to ports on switches, debugging, enable or disable switch ports, configure VLAN/VXLAN ports and IP routes
- 1+ years working experience in the DoD STIG process and SELinux configuration
- Experience writing Linux scripts, Python, Perl programming experience is a plus
- Have in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts including solid understanding of well- known services including DNS, DHCP, SSL, IPSec, VPN, digital certificate
- Well verse in networking commands and utilities, such as arp, netstat, dhclient, dig, ethtool, iperf, iptables, ncat, nmap, nsloopup, route, snort, ssh, traceroute, wget, tcpdump, wireshark, etc.
- Working experience with Microsoft Windows (desktop and server)
- Experience in racking serves, perform hardware troubleshooting, repair and maintenance including replacing hard disks or solid state disks in PCs and servers, upgrade memory, and correctly identifying compatible hardware parts
- In-depth understanding of host virtualization, include working experience with some of the commonly used hypervisors including Hyper-V, QEMU, VirtualBox, VMware
- Have Gitlab, Docker containers, Kubernetics configuration experience
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze a problem independently
- Self-motivated to solve complex problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Holds DoD TS clearance and able to maintain clearance
- Current CompTIA Security+ with CE certification
- US Citizenship
- Experience on open source or commercial IDS, IPS, SIEM
- Working experience with Palo Alto Firewall devices
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Manage classified and unclassified IT infrastructure including build, setup and maintain program systems
- Build, upgrade, refresh, maintain, and effectively troubleshoot firewalls, routers, network switches, Linux and Windows servers and IT services
- Maintain IT Server Rooms, keep physical server room space organized and safe; perform monthly system patch outside of the normal business hours
- Respond to user requests for IT support promptly
- Ensure network and computer infrastructure remain available during production hours
- Improve data backup solutions, perform regular data backup
- Identify root-causes of operational issues and process inefficiencies
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Install hardware and software as requested by projects
- Monitor security logs for violations and anomalous events; report information security concerns and problems when necessary
- Continuously maintain a thorough understanding of all configurations, architecture, installed software, accounts (both Operating System and Application), data flows, ports, protocols, and other relevant data for each IT Systems
Required Qualifications:
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
Peraton Labs in Basking Ridge, New Jersey is looking for a full-time System Administrator to support day-to-day Information Technology (IT) operations for this organization. The position includes configuration and management of all IT assets as well supporting end users. The candidate will be part of a team of system and network engineers performing system administrative functions for the maintenance, testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting of Peraton Labs' IT infrastructure. This IT infrastructure consists of devices running Linux and Microsoft Windows, switches, routers, firewall, audio/video conferencing equipment, VoIP phones and other special purpose equipment.
The position requires on-site work in Basking Ridge, New Jersey office with occasional travel to other offices in New Jersey, Maryland and Washington DC areas.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
About the company
Do the can't be done. At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
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