Linux Systems Engineer

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Linux Systems Engineer to design, implement, and sustain secure, mission-focused research infrastructure in Maryland. This role emphasizes hands-on Linux administration across classified and unclassified environments.

The position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD, with responsibilities spanning system setup, security hardening, and collaboration with Peraton and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 3+ years with a Master's, or a PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience Linux system administration in operational environments.
• Experience supporting IT and telecommunications delivery.
• Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software.
• US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and enhance research infrastructure and security posture across classified/unclassified spaces.
• Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions.
• Support virtualization platforms, compute/storage, and remote access.
• Configure networking and TCP/IP, including switching, routing, port activation, and cabling.
• Build and update gold images for Linux/Windows; apply baseline configurations and hardening.
• Execute patching and system/tool updates; assist with audit/readiness tasks.
• Support security activities such as endpoint protection, malware detection, IDS, logging/auditing.
• Physically set up, cable, label, power systems; implement physical controls in secure spaces.
• Sanitize and release system components/media per procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of security policies and safeguards.

Skills

Linux admin

IT/telecom support

Documentation

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

PhD in Computer Science or related

Tools

OpenStack

AWS

VMware

Job description

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 3+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree, for a total of 9 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments
• Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications
• Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software
• Strong communication/ and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams (Peraton, customer, subcontractors)
• Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly
• US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex network issues such as IPSec, VXLAN, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS
• Experience with VDI and thin client architectures and operations
• Experience administering security tooling such as enterprise antivirus/EDR, malware detection, IDS, and audit/logging solutions
• Familiarity with open-source security/network tools (e.g., Snort)
• Experience with cloud and data platforms such as OpenStack, Hadoop, and/or Cloudera
• Working knowledge of AWS platforms/services and common deployment patterns
• Familiarity with modern network operations and capability delivery processes

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Linux Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and sustain secure, mission-focused research infrastructure supporting a Maryland-based research program. This role is hands-on and operations-oriented, with primary responsibilities in Linux system administration and delivery of IT/telecommunications systems in both classified and unclassified environments.

This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Implement, maintain, and enhance complex research infrastructure and its security posture across classified/unclassified spaces
• Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions
• Support and administer virtualization platforms, compute/storage, and remote access solutions
• Configure and troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP (switching/routing basics, port activation, patching/cabling)
• Build, maintain, and update gold images for Linux and Windows systems; apply baseline configurations and hardening best practices
• Execute routine patching and system/tool updates, and assist with audit/readiness tasks
• Support security administration activities such as endpoint protection, malware detection, intrusion detection, and logging/auditing solutions
• Physically set up, cable, label, and power systems; implement required physical controls in secure spaces
• Execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components/media
• Maintain working knowledge of security policies, technical safeguards, and operational security measures

*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*

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