Senior Infra & Systems Lead for Secure R&D Environments

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Infrastructure and Systems Administrator in College Park, MD, to support classified research and development. The role requires hands-on experience with Linux and Windows administration, network fundamentals, and virtualization technologies. Key responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance with processes. The position demands a Bachelor's degree plus significant experience and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Salary range is $112,000 - $179,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience or 4 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong experience in Linux and Windows server administration.
• Experience administering and securing research infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and enhance research infrastructure systems.
• Perform Linux and Windows server administration tasks.
• Support virtualization platforms like VMware and OpenStack.

Skills

Linux and Windows server administration

Network fundamentals

Virtualization technologies

Scripting and automation

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (6+ years experience)

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (4+ years experience)

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

OpenStack

Python

Ansible

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Infrastructure and Systems Administrator in College Park, MD, to support classified research and development. The role requires hands-on experience with Linux and Windows administration, network fundamentals, and virtualization technologies. Key responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance with processes. The position demands a Bachelor's degree plus significant experience and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Salary range is $112,000 - $179,000, depending on qualifications and experience.