Hybrid Network & Desktop Systems Administrator

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized benefits coverage for you &

25 days PTO

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network / Desktop Administrator in Annapolis, MD, combining hands-on network switching with desktop/endpoint administration. You will configure Cisco switches, manage VDI, image endpoints via PXE, and support Windows 10/11 clients while delivering strong end-user support.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical degree, and 5+ years of system administration experience, including Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS, AD, and SCCM/MECM.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 5 years of system administration experience.
• 1–2 years of network administration experience with Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS.
• 2+ years administering the customer's classified VDI/thin-client desktop platform.
• 2+ years Windows 10/11 administration and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on PXE-based imaging/deployment experience.
• Proficiency with PuTTY, PowerShell, and Windows command-line tools.
• Active Directory user/group administration experience.
• Experience with SCCM/MECM and BigFix.
• Familiarity with security baselines and STIG compliance.
• Exposure to JIRA and ITSM tools.
• Basic firewall awareness (Cisco Firepower/ASA).
• Familiarity with remote administration tools.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco switches (IOS-XE/NX-OS).
• Implement and manage port security and MAC-based controls.
• Support TCP/IP, DHCP/DNS, and Layer 2/3 troubleshooting.
• Maintain VDI/thin-client infrastructure and endpoint provisioning.
• Image endpoints via PXE and deployment tooling.
• Administer Windows 10/11 endpoints and lifecycle support.
• Perform patch management and remediation per IAVAs.
• Use PuTTY/PowerShell/CLI for configuration and diagnostics.
• Support STE/STN environments and operational procedures.
• Perform Active Directory tasks including account/group management.
• Manage endpoints with SCCM/MECM and BigFix.
• Follow security baselines and STIG compliance.
• Document configurations and changes; follow standards.
• Provide high-quality end-user support and ticket handling.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Network administration

Windows administration

Active Directory administration

PXE imaging/deployment

PuTTY/PowerShell/CLI

ITSM/JIRA familiarity

Remote administration tools

VLANs/Subnetting

Security baselines/STIG

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PuTTY

PowerShell

Windows CMD

SCCM/MECM

BigFix

PXE imaging tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network / Desktop Administrator in Annapolis, MD, combining hands-on network switching with desktop/endpoint administration. You will configure Cisco switches, manage VDI, image endpoints via PXE, and support Windows 10/11 clients while delivering strong end-user support.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical degree, and 5+ years of system administration experience, including Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS, AD, and SCCM/MECM.