Senior Systems Administrator (TTO Lead) - TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of PTO accrued annually

Eligible for annual bonuses

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator (TTO Lead) based in Fort Meade, Maryland. The role requires extensive experience in Linux environments and system administration, coupled with the ability to lead technical teams effectively. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a current TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Additional benefits include generous PTO and an attractive bonus plan.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience as a System Administrator or 5 years extra with an alternative degree.
• DOD 8570 compliance with IAT Level 2.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Deliver information security solutions for secure data flows.
• Lead technical teams in mission performance.
• Analyze and resolve complex server and application problems.

Skills

Linux environments

System administration

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator (TTO Lead) – TS/SCI w/Poly

Requisition ID: 2026-165964. Position Category: Cyber Security. Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly. Job Location: US-MD-Fort Meade.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator/TTO Lead to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, perform system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. The ideal candidate will have experience leading technical teams (system administrators, ISSEs, etc.) and ability to review mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience as a System Administrator on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a BS degree.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux environments is required. Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• DOD 8570 compliance with minimum of IAT Level 2 is required.
• Ability to lead a technical team (system administrators, ISSEs, etc).
• Experience with monitoring mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission. Must be able to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.
• Extensive collaboration with project personnel and partner/customer groups is required - strong communications skills are a must.
• Providing input on contract deliverables as requested.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range Estimate:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

EEO

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