Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator

Peraton•Laurel, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring an Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator for its Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role supports a large enterprise-wide engineering contract within the Intelligence Community. It is a full-time position requiring 1,880 hours of support per year, performed at a customer location. The Systems Administrator provides system administration solutions to meet required capabilities and prepares bills of materials, network designs and diagrams, and other documentation for new and updated installations. The role works with network, storage, and server personnel to define solutions to complex problems; responds to requests for systems that meet capacity and user requirements; and determines the power, space, cooling, and funding needed for those systems. Responsibilities also include administering Linux, Unix, and Windows systems; configuring network components; and improving system reliability and performance. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and may be subject to a government security investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and 10 years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; four additional years of Systems Administrator experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher.
At least two years of demonstrated experience with modern operating systems and network architectures.
At least two years of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation.
Experience with architecture development and design, risk assessments, and IA metrics gathering.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience managing enclave systems.

Responsibilities

Provide system administration solutions to meet required capabilities.
Create bills of materials, network designs and diagrams, and other documentation for new and updated installations.
Work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems.
Respond to requests for new systems that meet capacity and user requirements.
Determine required power, space, cooling, and funding for system needs.
Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Configure and manage Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems; install and load operating system software.
Troubleshoot and maintain the integrity of network components.
Implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Break down complex problem spaces, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and their dependents.
25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and health savings account benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Parental leave.
401(k).
Paid time off for vacation.
Company-paid holidays.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.