Utility Cloud Support Systems Administrator

Peraton • Laurel, MD

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Utility Cloud Support Systems Administrator for its Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, Maryland. The Systems Administrator will support an enterprise-wide engineering contract within the Intelligence Community, providing system administration solutions for cloud, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and other current and future computer infrastructure. This is a full-time position requiring 1,880 hours of support per year, with work performed at a customer location.

The position develops and documents infrastructure solutions, including bills of materials, network designs and diagrams, rack elevations, cable run lists, and build books. The administrator collaborates with network, storage, and server personnel to develop solutions to complex problems, responds to requests for new MUC and VDI systems, designs systems to meet capacity and user requirements, and determines the power, space, cooling, and funding needed for those systems.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and compliance with DoD 8570 at IAM Level I or higher. Peraton states that employees supporting this national security program receive enhanced benefits, including subsidized employee benefits coverage, annual PTO accrual, and eligibility to participate in a bonus plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and 10 years of experience as a Systems Administrator on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; five additional years of Systems Administrator experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• At least two years of demonstrated experience with modern operating systems and network architectures.
• At least two years of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation, architecture development and design, risk assessments, and IA metrics gathering.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technology.
• Ability to work independently and in groups to complete tasks within constraints.
• Ability to break down complex problem spaces, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines.

Nice To Haves

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with C and C++.
• Experience with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration solutions for cloud, VDI, and other current and future computer infrastructure.
• Create bills of materials, network designs and diagrams, rack elevations, cable run lists, build books, and other documentation for new and updated installations.
• Work with network, storage, and server personnel to define solutions to complex problems.
• Respond to requests for new MUC and VDI systems.
• Design systems to meet capacity and user requirements.
• Determine the power, space, cooling, and funding required to meet system goals.
• Break down complex problem spaces, develop technical strategies and action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations.
• Work independently and in groups to complete tasks within constraints.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for the employee and dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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