Our staff are located at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF) in Palestine, TX where we design, analyze, build and assembly the support hardware and balloon gondola payloads for the missions. We launch the balloons from locations within the United States (Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii) and around the world including Antarctica, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia. Our engineers and technician staff support the launches and balloon and payload recoveries in the US and many worldwide locations.
Peraton’s NASA Balloon Operations Contract (NBOC) program is seeking an experienced IT Specialist to join our mission-critical operations team. This role is essential for ensuring continuity, workload balance, and compliance with NASA IT and security requirements. The IT Specialist will support ongoing modernization projects, field operations, and the expanding demands of the NASA Balloon Program.
Our rural campus offers the ability to work in a low-cost of living area, but within an easy drive of Tyler, Dallas and Houston.
Responsibilities of the position
Manage Windows domain environments and oversee computer management across CSBF domains.
Implement and maintain network architecture, including structured cabling and network rewiring projects.
Support NASA IT security requirements, including account controls, access permissions, system hardening, and documentation compliance.
Support web administration, including website redesign and modernization for usability, security, and stakeholder communications.
Provide 24x7 IT support during international flight campaigns and peak mission periods.
Assist with infrastructure projects, including relocation/construction of new buildings and installation/programming of network communications.
Participate in preventative maintenance, audits, and system upgrades.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two years or more of professional experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technology field, In lieu of degree six or more years of experience
Ability to support field operations and troubleshoot complex firewall/network issues.
Strong knowledge of network architecture and structured cabling
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification card (PIV) background check and drug screen required.
Desired Qualifications
Network+ or Security+ Certification
Experience in Windows domain management.
Web administration skills, including website design and server configuration.
Familiarization with Linux
Strong organizational skills, capacity to manage concurrent projects, and work within a team
Position requires travel to New Mexico for approximately two weeks during the summer.
Target Salary Range $66,000 - $106,000. 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.
