Senior Systems Administrator (TTO Lead)

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD
•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. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing technical teams, in addition to strong system administration experience.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Leading technical teams (system administrators, ISSEs, etc).
  • Reviewing mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission.
  • Managing technical teams.
  • Analyzing and resolving complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.
  • Collaborating with project personnel and partner/customer groups.
  • Providing input on contract deliverables as requested.

Benefits

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