Senior Systems Administrator

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior System Administrator to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a Government Customer. You will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems; provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems; and manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.

You will also provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems; provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems; provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.; provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers; and optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.

Additionally, you will provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems; detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets; and support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process. You will also configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and install/load operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. #MDFSP #AJCM

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification or higher is required.
• Additional Domain Experience:
  • Computer Network Operations - Must have at least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in Modern operating systems and network architectures.
  • Information Assurance - Must have at least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation. Architecture development and design. Risk Assessments. IA Metrics gathering.
• Ability to work independently and in groups to complete tasks bounded by constraints.
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Strong writing and communication skills.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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