Cyber Systems Administrator, AI/ML Support TS/SCI w Poly

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, based in Laurel, MD, is looking for a skilled System Administrator to enhance its Cyber Intelligence team's capabilities. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining IT systems while managing configurations and operations in a cloud environment.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience and an Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The position includes requirements for UNIX/Linux administration and a Bachelor's degree in a technical field. Join Peraton in contributing to national security through cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Five years of experience as a System Administrator.
• Understanding of fundamental networking concepts and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems for client/server/storage/network devices.

Skills

UNIX/Linux system administration

Perl scripting

Technical troubleshooting

Help Desk support

Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled System Administrator to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high-impact integrated product development team, you'll work on next-generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? If so, this is the position for you.

Job Description: Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The System Administrator (SA) shall possess the following capabilities:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
• Five (5) years experience as a SA 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 (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Security+ (DoD 8570 compliant)
• 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)

Desired:

• Programming skills in Perl or Bourne Shell.
• Knowledge of how C/C++, DBMS and Perl work together.

EEO Statement

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.