Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator (SA)

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator in Laurel, MD, to support critical engineering contracts for the Intelligence Community. The role requires system administration expertise and a strong technical foundation.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, five years of relevant experience, and must hold a TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a salary range of $112,000 - $179,000 with numerous benefits, including generous PTO and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years as a systems administrator or 10 years total experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher is required.
• Experience with modern operating systems and network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community.
• Provide system administration solutions and create documentation for installations.
• Work with network, storage, and server personnel to define solutions.

Skills

System administration

Linux/Unix/Windows

Networking

VMWare management

Technical strategy formulation

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

High school diploma with 10 years experience

Job description

Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator (SA)

Location: US-MD-Laurel

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator (SA) to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a systems administrator on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year and work is performed at a customer location.

As an Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator, you will provide system administration solutions to meet required capabilities and create bills of materials, network designs and diagrams, and other documentation for new and updated installations. You will also work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems; respond to requests for new systems to meet capacity and user requirements; and determine required power, space, cooling, and funding to meet these goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and five (5) years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• A HS diploma and an additional five (5) years of experience (total of ten (10) years of SA experience) may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
• Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in modern operating systems and network architectures.
• Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation, architecture development and design, risk assessments and IA metrics gathering.
• Ability to optimize system operation and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Ability to break down complex problem space, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations.
• Configuring and managing Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems and installing or loading operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining integrity of, and configuring network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Managing virtual servers through VMWare and similar hypervisor products.
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to scope and responsibilities, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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