Junior Systems Engineer - Linux & OpenWRT (TS/SCI)

Peraton; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer for its Federal Strategic Cyber program, located in Washington, DC. The role focuses on configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems across the infrastructure, with hands-on Linux and OpenWRT experience.

You will install and manage systems and network devices, perform root-cause analysis, and document configurations while collaborating with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 3 years in systems engineering or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required for the role.
• US citizenship is a prerequisite for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems across the program’s infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments and OpenWRT-based systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain systems and network devices.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for system issues.
• Apply updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation and configuration records.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical tasks and deliverables.

Skills

Linux administration

OpenWRT familiarity

Networking fundamentals

U.S. citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bash

Python

Git

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer for its Federal Strategic Cyber program, located in Washington, DC. The role focuses on configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems across the infrastructure, with hands-on Linux and OpenWRT experience.

You will install and manage systems and network devices, perform root-cause analysis, and document configurations while collaborating with senior engineers.