PMO System Administrator

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

4d • $112,000 - $179,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a PMO Systems Administrator for its Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role supports the Program Management Office of a large enterprise-wide engineering contract within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1,880 hours of support per year, performed at a contractor location.

The Systems Administrator supports IT system implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, infrastructure, and related processes. Responsibilities include supporting secure and unclassified systems, providing day-to-day operational monitoring and problem resolution for desktops, network devices, and mobile devices, and delivering Tier 1 help desk and Tier 2 escalation support. The administrator also configures and manages Windows operating systems, installs operating system software, troubleshoots and maintains network components, and implements operating-system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, qualifying education or equivalent experience, relevant system administration and information assurance experience, and the ability to perform physical IT hardware maintenance tasks. Peraton describes the position as supporting a critical National Security program. The stated salary range is $112,000–$179,000; employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of Systems Administrator experience in place of the degree.
• Five years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Meet DoD Directive 8570 IAT Level 1 requirements, with Security+ at a minimum.
• At least one year of demonstrated experience with modern operating systems and network architectures.
• At least one year of demonstrated information assurance experience in certification and accreditation, architecture development and design, risk assessments, and IA metrics gathering.
• Experience patching and upgrading network switches, installing software on desktops, and creating and editing security groups.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Ability to perform physical IT hardware maintenance, including lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces such as server rooms or under raised flooring; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing engineering solutions for server build-outs within Windows environments.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work associated with deliverables and processes.
• Ability to configure multiple voice and data VLANs on switches using the PuTTY software client.
• Comprehensive understanding of the OSI model as it relates to switch configuration, data flow, and TCP/IP protocols.
• Familiarity with Cisco switches, configuring SFPs, and troubleshooting fiber runs.
• Experience using Active Directory as a domain service.
• Experience imaging desktops and laptops.
• Experience troubleshooting workstations, network printers, and VoIP phones.
• Related certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CCENT, CCNA, or A+.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and processes related to those systems.
• Support day-to-day IT system operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for desktops, network devices, and mobile devices.
• Provide Tier 1 help desk and Tier 2 escalation problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Support escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Support secure and unclassified systems.
• Support hardware problem resolution and remain involved through the resolution process.
• Configure and manage Windows operating systems.
• Install and load operating system software.
• Troubleshoot, maintain the integrity of, and configure network components.
• Implement operating-system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and their dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible participation in an attractive bonus plan.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level