Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Peraton•,

8d•$66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support infrastructure design, configuration, and deployment for a new satellite ground system development program supporting NOAA's Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS) Mission Operations Services. This position supports all infrastructure activities across the full system lifecycle — from architecture and design through integration, authorization, and operational deployment. This role requires close collaboration with Cyber, Software Engineering, Networks, Systems Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Quality, and program leadership.

Requirements

BS/BA + 2 years of experience; MS/MA + 0 years; or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance — U.S. Citizenship required
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) — designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure
Expertise in VMware virtualization technologies including vSphere, vCenter Server, and Horizon View
Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems — installation, configuration, and administration
Hands-on experience with servers, networking equipment, and storage solutions
Proficiency in creating formal architecture drawings and schematics — Visio required, AutoCAD recommended
Experience managing hardware design changes, assessing impact, obtaining approvals, and implementing changes with minimal disruption
Demonstrated proficiency in system design principles, implementation, and troubleshooting across multiple platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent cloud certification
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite — Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git, Crucible, and related tools
Experience working in distributed virtual team environments with remote collaboration tools
Experience leading projects or process improvement initiatives through to successful delivery
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail
Active Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and implement IT systems across Linux, Windows, and cloud-based infrastructures
Develop hardware system architectures based on program requirements; conduct comparative analyses of hardware and software options
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define system specifications, requirements, and cloud migration strategies
Identify systems and applications suitable for cloud migration; support transition planning and execution
Create and maintain detailed technical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and design documentation using Visio (AutoCAD a plus)
Monitor and analyze physical and virtualized environments to track and optimize resource allocation
Support integration efforts for hardware and software components into larger system architectures
Support procurement activities for new materials and maintenance renewals; conduct ongoing obsolescence analysis of existing hardware and software
Research, evaluate, and recommend new hardware and software solutions; collaborate with vendors to assess products and services
Troubleshoot system issues and optimize performance for mission-critical applications