Junior Systems Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a System Administrator to provide enterprise-focused engineering support for a government customer from Fort Meade. You will handle IT systems implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and Tier 1 help desk activities, with escalation as needed to Tier 2.

The role includes operations, monitoring, capacity planning, and communications to management. Applicants must have a technical degree, 5 years SA experience, DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher, and an active

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years as a SA in similar contracts.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-focused engineering support for IT systems.
• Deliver Tier 1 help desk support and diagnose problems.
• Manage daily operations, monitoring, and capacity planning for systems.
• Coordinate escalation and communicate status to management and customers.

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a System Administrator to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a government customer. You will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems; provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems; and manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.

You will also 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; and optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.

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Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or universityand five (5) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification or higher is required.
• Additional Domain Experience:
  • Computer Network Operations - Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in Modern operating systems and network architectures.
  • Information Assurance - Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation. Architecture development and design. Risk Assessments. IA Metrics gathering.
• Ability to work independently and in groups to complete tasks bounded by constraints.
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Strong writing and communication skills.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target 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, the scope and responsibilities of the position, 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.

EEO

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