Cyber Systems Administrator, Lead Associate

Join Our Team as a Systems Administrator at Peraton - Cyber Intelligence

Are you passionate about technology and looking for an opportunity to work in an innovative and dynamic environment? Peraton is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to be part of our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects while supporting the critical infrastructure that powers our operations!

What You'll Do:

As a Systems Administrator, you will be a key player in supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT systems that are crucial to our client's success. You'll be responsible for managing and optimizing IT system infrastructure and ensuring the seamless operation of systems including client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.

Your role will include:

Providing both Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support to swiftly diagnose, resolve issues, and offer solutions to end-users.

• Keeping systems running smoothly through proactive monitoring and rapid problem resolution.

• Collaborating with internal teams and agency management to ensure smooth communication and status updates for ongoing issues.

• Managing and configuring UNIX and Windows operating systems, applying necessary updates, and ensuring reliability and performance enhancements.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has:

• Experience in providing hands-on support for client/server/storage systems.

• Knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills to efficiently identify and troubleshoot issues.

• The ability to support escalation processes and maintain effective communication throughout resolution.

• A passion for ensuring system integrity, performance, and security.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, you'll work with some of the best in the industry, contributing to projects that are integral to national security and technology advancement. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and growth.

• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and play a critical role in ensuring system reliability and performance, apply today!

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Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required
• Five years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Five years of additional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement
• DOD 8570 IAT certification is required is prior to starting (preferably Security+)

Desired Qualifications:

• UNIX/Linux system administration experience (Linux, Solaris), understanding of fundamental networking and distributed computing environment concepts, performance tuning and capacity planning of servers (hardware and software levels), ability to write simple Perl/Shell scripts, and knowledge of Oracle (including installation and setup)
• Programming skills in Perl or Bourne
• Knowledge of how C/C++, DBMS and Perl work together
• Security+ (can fullfill DOD 8570 cert requirement) and Redhat certifications
• Knowledge of installing, configuring, and utilizing SaltStack automation framework

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.