Junior Systems Administrator

Peraton; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Systems Administrator to manage and support both virtual and physical servers. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of mission-critical applications and systems. You will collaborate with partners to install, configure, and maintain servers while documenting configurations and managing resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft, Linux, and Unix environments, along with the necessary security clearance. Join this innovative firm to contribute to national security solutions and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator supporting MS, Linux, and UNIX servers.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers for mission applications.
• Document hardware and software configurations and plan for outages.

Skills

Server Administration

Microsoft Operating Systems

Linux

Unix

Virtual Server Management

Physical Server Management

Diagnostics

Resource Management

Education

BA/BS with 2+ years of experience

Masters with 1+ years of experience

Tools

CompTIA Server+ Certification

Job description

Job Description

The role involves providing server administration and management for virtual and physical servers, including building, documenting, operating, maintaining, and supporting enterprise, regional, and local servers that support mission applications and systems, as well as underlying shared services.

Responsibilities include working with partners to install, configure, and maintain servers, documenting hardware and software configurations, planning for outages, installing upgrades, managing resources, performing diagnostics, coordinating maintenance downtime, administering storage, training operators, consulting on complex problems, and supporting various operating systems such as Microsoft, Linux, and Unix-based environments.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• BA/BS with 2+ years of experience; Masters with 1+ years; additional experience can substitute for degree.
• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator supporting MS, Linux, and UNIX servers.
• Experience with virtual and physical servers.

Desired: CompTIA Server+ Certification

Position Details

*Position contingent upon Spring 2025 award.*

Company Overview

Peraton is a leading national security company providing mission-critical solutions across various domains, supporting government agencies and military branches to ensure safety and security worldwide.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000, depending on experience and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, including support for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.