System & Database Admin for Cyber Defense Ops

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a System Admin/Database Admin (DBA) to support DCDC with defensive cyberspace operations and AI support. You will administer systems and databases backing analytic platforms, ensuring availability, security, and performance.

Fort Meade location, US citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD clearance. The role includes administering Linux and Windows systems, managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, performing backups and patching, and monitoring for security and scalability

Qualifications

• 8+ years with BS/BA; alternative degrees with years scale per HTML.
• Strong Linux/Windows administration and database experience.
• Backup/recovery procedures and security hardening knowledge.
• Scripting skills: SQL, Bash, PowerShell.
• Must obtain IA certification within 60 days; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux/Windows systems for DCDC analytic platforms.
• Manage PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other databases.
• Perform routine backups and recovery procedures.
• Maintain system security, patching, and monitoring.
• Monitor logs for errors, intrusions and support scalability

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Database administration

Backup and recovery

Security hardening

Scripting (SQL, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in a relevant field

Associate degree with 10 years of experience

High School diploma with 12 years of experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Linux

Windows

Scripting languages

Job description

Peraton seeks a System Admin/Database Admin (DBA) to support DCDC with defensive cyberspace operations and AI support. You will administer systems and databases backing analytic platforms, ensuring availability, security, and performance.

Fort Meade location, US citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD clearance. The role includes administering Linux and Windows systems, managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, performing backups and patching, and monitoring for security and scalability