Linux Senior Systems Administrator

Peraton • Sterling, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Linux Senior Systems Administrator to join their team on the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program. This program provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular applications services globally. The Linux Sys Admin will be a member of the Infrastructure Support team, responsible for supporting CA servers, storage platforms, systems, networking equipment, and hosted systems at DOS domestic and overseas facilities. The role involves working closely with other program team members, contractors, DOS leadership, and business stakeholders to monitor performance, address faults, ensure secure service delivery, and implement solutions for operational issues and new requirements. Peraton is described as 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, they deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect the 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.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
• Five years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
• In-depth knowledge of and real-world experience in automation.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and mitigate issues.
• Proficiency with Ansible.
• Experience working with Security teams to translate Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) into actionable mitigation and remediation steps.
• Minimum 12 years with High School Diploma; Minimum 10 years with AS; Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience running databases on Linux (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
• Experience with any of the following: vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Apache HTTP Server.
• Hands-on experience working with Openshift 4.x – RBAC, AD/LDAP Integration, CI/CD, Certificates, SSL/TLS.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer; Red Hat Certified System Administrator.
• Proficiency in Satellite.
• Proficiency with Red Hat IDM.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Red Hat and Oracle Linux experience to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced, professionally challenging environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex issues that cross many functional areas.
• Perform Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.
• Provide T3 level support for the Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments.
• Deliver technical and user documentation as required.
• Provide off-hours support.
• Train junior team members on patching and other O&M related tasks.
• Comply with certification and accreditation requirements.
• Create and maintain SOPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees