Senior Systems Administrator (TTO Lead)

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD
•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator/TTO Lead to join their team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, and provides enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. The ideal candidate will have experience leading technical teams (system administrators, ISSEs, etc.) and the ability to review mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission. Strong system administration experience is also required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a BS degree, totaling 20 years of SA experience).
  • Demonstrated experience in Linux environments.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
  • DOD 8570 compliance with minimum of IAT Level 2.
  • Ability to lead a technical team (system administrators, ISSEs, etc).
  • Ability to accommodate shiftwork as needed, including weekend support.
  • Experience with monitoring mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.
  • Extensive collaboration with project personnel and partner/customer groups – strong communications skills are a must.
  • Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors.
  • Perform system security vulnerability assessments and solution development.
  • Provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services.
  • Lead technical teams (system administrators, ISSEs, etc).
  • Review mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission.
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.
  • Collaborate extensively with project personnel and partner/customer groups.
  • Provide input on contract deliverables as requested.
  • Accommodate shiftwork as needed, including weekend support.

Benefits

  • Annual bonuses
  • Short- and long-term incentives
  • Program-specific awards
  • Overtime
  • Shift differential
  • Discretionary bonus
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