On-Site Linux Systems Engineer – Secure Research Infra

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; 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 a Maryland-based program. The role is hands-on, focused on Linux system administration and IT/telecommunications delivery in both classified and unclassified environments.

This full-time, on-site position near College Park, MD includes building gold images, patching, virtualization support, network troubleshooting, and security monitoring as part of a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor's, 1+ years and a Master's, 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 7 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
• Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex network issues such as IPSec, VXLAN, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS
• Experience with cloud and data platforms such as OpenStack, Hadoop, and/or Cloudera
• Working knowledge of AWS platforms/services and common deployment patterns

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Linux system administration

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Operational readiness

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

Hadoop

Cloudera

AWS

Snort

Job description

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Linux Systems Engineer to design, implement, and sustain secure, mission-focused research infrastructure in a Maryland-based program. The role is hands-on, focused on Linux system administration and IT/telecommunications delivery in both classified and unclassified environments.

This full-time, on-site position near College Park, MD includes building gold images, patching, virtualization support, network troubleshooting, and security monitoring as part of a