Peraton

Systems Administrator

Peraton  •  $135k - $216k/yr  •  Linthicum, MD (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers. Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Ability to implement, maintain, and manage physical and virtual systems and upgrades. May assign responsibilities for less experienced staff. Manage and maintain hardware and back-end software to support end users. Support multiple centralized anti-virus and patch management systems. All other duties as assigned.

Location: Baltimore metropolitan area

Qualifications

Required Experience:

  • Experience building and deploying physical and virtual servers.
  • Active Directory Domain and Forest Design, Implementation, and Management.
  • Strong familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
  • User and group management.
  • PowerShell Scripting and Windows domain services.
  • DoD security hardening (STIG/SCAP).
  • DNS configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Network Security Principles (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention).
  • A strong understanding of VMWare with the ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot.
  • A strong understanding of Omnissa Horizon with the ability to configure, deploy and troubleshoot.
  • Familiarity with Storage Area Networks (SANs), Network Attached Storage (NAS), RAID configurations and file system management.
  • Familiarity with backup technologies.
  • Familiarity with ACAS, Splunk, and SolarWinds.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. A degree must be in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Clearance: Active TS clearance, SCI eligible.

Desired Certifications:

  • CASP+
  • CCNP Security
  • CCSP
  • FITSP-O
  • GFACT

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity.
  • CI/CD automation (Ansible/Teraform).
  • Cloud services (Azure/AWS)
    • Disaster recovery planning and execution
    • Gitlab
    • Trellix

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.

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.

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

Peraton

About Peraton

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.

How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.

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Recruitment fraud is a growing trend where fraudsters have been known to attempt to use our name to trick job seekers with fake employment opportunities. This type of scam is typically carried out through fake job postings, fake websites, or email accounts claiming to be from Peraton. The intent of recruitment fraud is to gain access to your personal information, such as your banking information, credit card number, or social security number.

Please be aware that our careers site can be found at careers.peraton.com and our corporate site can be found at peraton.com.

To learn more about Recruitment fraud and what to expect and not to expect from a Peraton recruiter, please visit: https://careers.peraton.com/recruitment-fraud/

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
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