This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.
Key responsibilities may include
Provide day-to-day administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting for Linux-based IT systems
Support implementation, configuration, operation, and sustainment of servers, workstations, storage, network-connected devices, and research infrastructure
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for system access, user issues, software problems, hardware issues, and operational incidents
Diagnose and resolve Linux system, application, storage, network, and user access issues
Manage user accounts, permissions, authentication, system access, and basic security controls
Install, configure, patch, and update Linux operating systems, software packages, tools, and system services
Support Windows systems administration as needed within mixed Linux/Windows environments
Develop scripts and automation using Bash, Python, or similar tools to improve system operations, monitoring, reporting, and repeatable administration tasks
Monitor system performance, availability, logs, storage utilization, and resource consumption
Support system capacity analysis, resource planning, and performance optimization
Support backup, recovery, log management, archive, and system restoration procedures
Assist users, researchers, and engineers with accessing and using IT systems in classified and unclassified environments
Escalate issues, communicate system status, and coordinate problem resolution with internal teams, customer stakeholders, and subcontractor personnel
Maintain system documentation, operational procedures, configuration records, and troubleshooting notes
Support security posture activities, including patching, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and audit support
This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree, 1+ years of experience with a Masters degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. In lieu of a Bachelors, an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 7+ years relevant experience.
Strong experience with Linux systems administration
Experience with Windows system administration in mixed operating system environments
Experience supporting IT systems in programs or environments of similar scope, scale, and complexity
Experience with Linux installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, user support, and system maintenance
Experience with scripting/automation using Python, Bash, or similar
Understanding of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, firewalls, ports, and network troubleshooting
Experience support client/server systems, storage devices, network-connected devices, and user workstations
Ability to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, diagnose issues, and communicate status clearly
Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of an integrated team with customers, subcontractors, and Peraton personnel.
US Citizenship is a requirement for this position
This position requires an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Desired Additional Qualifications
Experience supporting classified research environments, DoD/IC customers, or national security programs
Experience with Linux distributions such as RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, or similar platforms
Experience with system hardening, patch management, vulnerability remediation, audit support, STIGs, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, or RMF-related activities
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, Proxmox, Hyper-V, OpenStack, or similar tools
Experience with storage technologies such as NAS, SAN, RAID, NFS, SMB, iSCSI, object storage, or backup appliances
Experience with configuration management or automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, or Terraform/OpenTofu
Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools such as Splunk, ELK/OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, or similar tools
Experience with network troubleshooting of complex issues, such as IPSec, VXLan, FWs, Load Balancing and DNS
Expertise with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and thin client architectures
Experience with Security administration to include enterprise antivirus, malware detection, intrusion detection, and audit solutions
Experience with open source tools, such as Snort
Experience with containers or DevOps environments such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of cloud or private cloud technologies such as OpenStack, AWS, Hadoop, Cloudera, or similar platforms
Experience supporting operational mission partners, research teams, software developers, or cyber/network experimentation environments
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships across technical teams, customer stakeholders, and program leadership
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.
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.
