Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while contributing to the defense of our nation? Peraton, a recognized leader in Cyber, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Operations, and Engineering, is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support a world-wide national intelligence program. This role plays a crucial part in delivering mission-critical technology solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community, supporting operations that safeguard our nation’s security.

Why Peraton?

Peraton invests in our people, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to take on challenging technical problems, and ready to grow in a dynamic environment, Peraton is ready to invest in your future.

What You’ll Do:

As a Systems Administrator at Peraton, you will be instrumental in maintaining and optimizing multi-user computer systems that are vital to national intelligence efforts. In this hands-on role, you’ll manage system resources, ensure system efficiency, and support high-priority mission objectives. Your key responsibilities include:

• System Management: Maintain the smooth operation of multi-user systems, coordinating with network engineers and other IT staff to ensure optimal system performance.
• Resource Monitoring: Oversee system resources such as CPU and disk usage, monitor response times, and ensure efficient resource allocation across the network.
• Systems Security Administration: Handle security administration tasks including the creation of user accounts and system hardening to meet security best practices.
• Tier 3 Support: Provide advanced problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution as a Tier 3 support specialist, ensuring quick resolution to complex technical issues.
• System Configuration & Optimization: Configure operating systems, install system-wide software, and tune systems for optimal performance.
• Backup & Recovery: Coordinate installation of new hardware and software, provide recommendations for system improvements, and ensure robust backup and disaster recovery strategies are in place.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and monitoring of policies and standards related to the efficient use of computing resources, ensuring the highest levels of operational readiness.
• User Interaction & Vendor Management: Interact with end-users to assess needs, evaluate vendor products, and make recommendations for hardware and software purchases.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Systems Administrator who thrives in high-stakes environments. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven Technical Expertise: Experience managing multi-user computer systems, monitoring system performance, and configuring operating systems in a mission-critical environment.
• Security Focus: Strong background in systems security administration, including user account management, system hardening, and enforcing security best practices.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Advanced troubleshooting capabilities to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues as a Tier 3 support specialist.
• Backup & Recovery Expertise: Experience with backup recovery systems and strategies, ensuring system resilience and data integrity.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work closely with network engineers, users, and vendors to support and improve system operations.

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry.

 

If you’re ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation’s defense, apply today!

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• A Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position and 5+ years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Strong understanding of and experience with RHEL Linux and its variants (Oracle Linux, CentOS 6-8)
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Solid foundational understanding of IPv4 networking
• Familiarity with VMWare environments
• TS clearance adjudication and ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
• DoD 8570 Compliant holding current IAT level II baseline certification (Security+ CE, GICSP, SSCP, etc.)

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

• Basic understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language, preferably Java or Python
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
• Experience with Git for Source Control
• Experience developing, deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cloud-based software solutions
• Experience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with IC Audit requirements and Splunk
• Experience providing technical support to the system accreditation process

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.