On-Site Linux Systems Admin for Classified R&D (Maryland)

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Peraton Labs seeks a poly cleared Linux Systems Administrator to support a cleared R&D program in Maryland. You will implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate Linux-based systems for both classified and unclassified environments.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong Linux experience, scripting ability, and the capacity to support researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders in a fast-paced R&D setting. This full-time on-site role is near College Park, MD.

Qualifications

• 3+ years with Bachelor's or 7+ years total experience in CS/engineering/related field; advanced degree possible.
• Strong Linux systems administration experience.
• Windows system administration in mixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting for Linux-based IT systems.
• Support configuration, operation, and sustainment of servers, storage, and network-connected devices.
• Provide Tier 1/2 support for system access, user issues, and operational incidents.
• Develop scripts/automation to improve system operations.
• Monitor performance, logs, and resource usage; assist with capacity planning.
• Maintain system documentation and security posture activities.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Windows system administration

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Networking basics

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearances (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering/related

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

OpenStack

Job description

Peraton Labs seeks a poly cleared Linux Systems Administrator to support a cleared R&D program in Maryland. You will implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate Linux-based systems for both classified and unclassified environments.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong Linux experience, scripting ability, and the capacity to support researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders in a fast-paced R&D setting. This full-time on-site role is near College Park, MD.