Senior Systems Engineer - Cloud, Zero-Trust, 99.99% Uptime

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer in Northern Virginia to lead the strategic design and operational excellence of IT Enterprise Infrastructure. This role requires a thorough understanding of virtualization, cloud orchestration, and a proven ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Candidates should have an active TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in managing large-scale enterprise environments. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans, with a target salary range of $176,000 to $282,000.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain Poly level clearance.
• 16+ years relevant experience with appropriate degree.
• 10+ years in IT Infrastructure, 4+ years in lead role.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and operational excellence of IT Enterprise.
• Define multi-year infrastructure roadmaps for modernization.
• Oversee cloud migrations and data center modernization.

Skills

IT Infrastructure management

Virtualization (VMware/KVM)

Cloud orchestration

Deep understanding of Zero-Trust Architecture

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

Peraton is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer in Northern Virginia to lead the strategic design and operational excellence of IT Enterprise Infrastructure. This role requires a thorough understanding of virtualization, cloud orchestration, and a proven ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Candidates should have an active TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in managing large-scale enterprise environments. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans, with a target salary range of $176,000 to $282,000.