Peraton-posted 7 days ago
$190,000 - $304,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Laurel, MD
5,001-10,000 employees

The candidate will serve as a Systems Administrator supporting cloud-based repositories in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. These systems support thousands of users across the Intelligence Community and require a proactive, technically skilled individual who can adapt to changing operational requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience administering large Hadoop and Accumulo-based clusters , along with strong Linux system administration skills. Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ) and configuration management tools such as Puppet is highly beneficial. Experience working across hardware, software, network, and security teams is also valuable. Candidates should be comfortable working in high-tempo mission environments where priorities shift rapidly in response to real-world events. The ability to monitor complex systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate when necessary is essential.

  • Monitor system health and performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across hardware, software, and network layers
  • Maintain and manage storage systems
  • Coordinate with external hardware, network, and infrastructure teams
  • Provide after-hours on-call and call-in support as needed
  • Ensure compliance with system security requirements
  • Participate in technical and engineering discussions
  • Create and maintain system-level scripts and automation tools
  • Apply system patches and perform upgrades
  • Administer and manage user accounts
  • Maintain accurate hardware and asset inventory records
  • Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Must meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements; Security+ certification is preferred
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
  • experience administering large Hadoop and Accumulo-based clusters
  • strong Linux system administration skills
  • Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ) and configuration management tools such as Puppet
  • Experience working across hardware, software, network, and security teams
  • comfortable working in high-tempo mission environments where priorities shift rapidly in response to real-world events
  • The ability to monitor complex systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate when necessary
  • 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.
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