Lead, User Endpoint Management & Security Engineer

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead User Endpoint Management within a national intelligence program in Reston, VA. The role covers infrastructure engineering, deployment, upgrades, and sustainment while focusing on end-user experience and securitycontrols.

You will design, implement, and automate end-to-end systems, manage desktops and devices, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in endpoint management and security.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell or Shell.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt).
• Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly preferred (required for some roles).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems design and lifecycle management.
• Manage and secure desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Implement and monitor endpoint security solutions and vulnerability management.
• Develop and maintain release pipelines and automation for CI/CD.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leaders for improvements.
• Mentor team members on build, release, and deployment processes.

Skills

Endpoint management

PowerShell scripting

Security/compliance

Clearance: TS/SCI

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Salt

CI/CD: Jenkins

VMware

Docker

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead User Endpoint Management within a national intelligence program in Reston, VA. The role covers infrastructure engineering, deployment, upgrades, and sustainment while focusing on end-user experience and securitycontrols.

You will design, implement, and automate end-to-end systems, manage desktops and devices, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks. Strong leadership and communication are essential.