Linux Systems Admin — Active Top Secret Clearance

Peraton; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Systems Administrator for its Federal Strategic Cyber program, located in the Washington, DC area. This role emphasizes Linux administration, Ubuntu proficiency, and security controls across production environments.

You will assess systems, review software, and analyze hardware/software interfaces to ensure safety and mission-critical performance. A TS/SCI-eligible clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience; 4 years in lieu of degree accepted.
• Minimum 3 years Linux in production environments.
• Strong hands-on with Ubuntu Linux.
• TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH knowledge.
• US citizenship required; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform system assessments, review software for flaws and improvements.
• Examine code, perform analysis and testing.
• Work with simulators and statistical analysis.
• Review systems and interfaces to understand design and function.
• Identify hardware/software components for safety and mission critical functionality.
• Evaluate embedded software for correct requirements in design and code.
• Document findings and anomalies; present to peers and management.
• Support and maintain Linux-based infrastructures and platforms.

Skills

Linux administration

Ubuntu Linux

Networking basics

Security fundamentals

Scripting Bash/Python

CLI proficiency

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5+ years Linux experience

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Nginx

Grafana/ELK

Python

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Systems Administrator for its Federal Strategic Cyber program, located in the Washington, DC area. This role emphasizes Linux administration, Ubuntu proficiency, and security controls across production environments.

You will assess systems, review software, and analyze hardware/software interfaces to ensure safety and mission-critical performance. A TS/SCI-eligible clearance and US citizenship are required.