Manager, Cyber System Administrators

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a senior IT infrastructure manager to lead a team delivering 24/5 technical support for computer systems and networks in a US-based environment.

You will oversee data center operations, ensure SLA compliance, and evaluate new information systems while coordinating required bids for hardware and software. Experience with VMware, DISA STIGs, and Agile workflows is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10 years of IT/security experience.
• Experience administering VMware infrastructure.
• DoD 8570.01-Manual IAT Level II Baseline Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides 24/5 technical support for computers and networks and leads a team.
• Oversees data center operations and ensures SLA attainment.
• Evaluates new information systems and suggests improvements.
• Coordinates bid specifications for hardware and software purchases.
• Manages deployment and upgrades of servers, desktops, OS, and printers.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

VMware administration

Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python

Nessus vulnerability scanner

DISA STIGs

Agile / SCRUM

Atlassian tools: JIRA, Bitbucket, Confl

Education

DoD 8570.01-Manual IAT Level II Baseline Certification (Security+ CE, GIAC, SSCP, or GICSP)

Tools

JIRA

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

Manages team that provides technical assistance to computer system and network users. May also have oversight for a data center. Provides 24/5 technical support for computers and associated networks. Implements policies and procedures regarding how problems are identified, received, documented, distributed, and corrected. Ensures maximum issue resolution in minimum time to meet Service Level Agreements. Evaluates new information systems products or services and suggests changes to existing products or services to better aide the end user. Coordinates the preparation of bid specifications for required purchases (e.g., computers, software, (email, firewall, backup) and a variety of parts, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items. Directs, establishes, plans, and implements the policies and procedures to support the organization's technical support services. Manages the deployment, maintenance, support and upgrade of servers, desktop PCs, hardware, software, operating systems, and distributed printers. Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance .
• Ten (10) years of experience
• Experience administering systems in a VMware infrastructure, including Network Attached Storage (NAS) clusters, *NIX operating systems (Solaris, Linux), Windows Servers, and MacOS clients.
• Certification: DoD 8570.01-Manual, IAT Level II Baseline Certification (Security+ Continuing Education (CE), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), OR GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience writing scripts (Bash, Powershell, Python) to automate routine tasks.
• Vulnerability assessment experience using Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.
• Previous experience utilizing Secure Configuration Guidance such as DISA STIG's.
• Experience supporting developer operations using Agile or SCRUM framework, particularly using the Atlassian development suite. (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence).
• Recent military experience or familiarity with DOD.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.