Systems Engineer (Senior)

Peraton • Washington, DC

10h • $86,000 - $138,000

About The Position

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be a key player in maintaining the reliability and performance of our systems, ensuring our infrastructure is secure and up-to-date. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on problem-solver with a strong background in Microsoft technologies and a commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

• A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• 10 years with AS/AA; 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD; Four years of additional experience accepted in lieu of a BA/BS degree.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or a similar role.
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud services and infrastructure management.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft server operating systems (Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server , including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration.
• Proficiency in patching and updating servers, as well as creating and managing SSL/TLS certificates.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell) to automate routine tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NiFi for data flow automation.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Knowledge of SharePoint administration and support.
• Experience with OpenText document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot our server infrastructure, primarily in Azure and on-premise.
• Perform regular server patching and updates to ensure security and stability.
• Manage and deploy certificates for various applications and services.
• Monitor system performance and availability, proactively addressing potential issues.
• Support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments, including backups, security, and performance tuning.
• Administer and support Active Directory (AD) environments, including user and group management, Group Policy, and security.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to design and implement new solutions and improve existing systems.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for all systems and procedures.

Benefits

• 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees