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Peraton Labs · 3 months ago

Senior Infrastructure and Systems Administrator

College Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

4+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Senior Infrastructure and Systems Administrator will be a key member of the Network Systems and Cyber Mission Sector team, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing research infrastructure systems while ensuring their security and operational efficiency.

ConsultingInformation ServicesMarket Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse research infrastructure systems and their appropriate security posture

Perform Linux and Microsoft Windows system administration tasks

Install, configure, and troubleshoot IT/networking hardware and software in classified and unclassified spaces

Prepare and maintain images for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems

Configure new systems and apply best practice security configuration on computers, servers, and network equipment

Perform system and anti-virus tool updates regularly

Implement physical controls

Physically setup, cable, and power computers in classified and unclassified spaces for new programs or new computer additions

Activate network ports including patch network when needed

Devise information system backup mechanism for program's specific requirements

Perform system/data backup and archive logs according to security plan

Exercise system and data recovery procedures regularly

Create custom solutions or provide commercial tool recommendations to automate audit procedures where SCAP Compliant Checker lacks proper functions to support

Support ISSM to perform audit tasks as needed

Develop and execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components and media

Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures

Interface with the customer as well as monitor and direct subcontract tasking

Qualification

Windows server administrationLinux server administrationNetwork engineeringVirtualization technologiesCybersecurityTCP/IP protocolsCustomer interfacingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with Six (6) years of experience, or a Master's Degree with four (4) years' experience, or a Ph.D with two (2) years' experience. 4 years of additional experience will suffice in lieu of a degree

Experience with Windows and Linux server system administration as well as network engineering

Experience designing, developing, and delivering IT and telecommunications systems and solutions

Ability to work complex projects as a senior contributor within a development team consisting of customer and subcontractor personnel

Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Preferred

Ability to interface with the customer as well as monitor and direct subcontractor tasking

Strong communication skills required to work as part of an integrated team consisting of the customer, subcontractors, and other Peraton personnel

Solid understanding of modern computer network operations and capability development processes

Solid understanding of the basic principles of modern computer networking, including hardware, software, associated tools, protocols, and Internet architecture

Experience with the management and execution of large-scale software development and sustainment efforts

Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships in all levels of the organization

Experience with operational mission partners in the DoD