Systems Administration, Lead Associate

Peraton; Arizona; On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking a skilled system manager to oversee and enhance authentication and monitoring systems. This position involves critical responsibilities within the enterprise security framework and requires candidates to have relevant certifications and experience. Join an organization committed to supporting U.S. government agencies and maintaining a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years with a BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA.
• DoD Secret clearance required.
• Certifications: CCSP, CCNP Security, CompTIA SecurityX.

Responsibilities

• Manage authentication and directory services.
• Monitor, maintain, and deploy sensor systems.
• Develop disaster recovery procedures for sensors.

Skills

Security Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Access Management

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

IPS/IDS

SIEM

Active Directory

Job description

Responsibilities

The System Management Branch, part of DoDIN-A operations, focuses on multiple dispersed, independent/intra-dependent systems performing various functions such as Operating System (OS), Hardware (HW), databases, and software applications. These systems are interoperable with other elements to perform functions as part of larger, complex systems. The GCC operates, monitors, sustains, and secures enterprise-directed systems throughout the GCC AOR and internal services.

Directory Services: The GCC maintains, secures, and troubleshoots authentication and directory services according to system owner policies and guidance. Responsibilities include managing, sustaining, and deploying authentication, directory, and policy services within the GCC AOR, Army Unified Directory Services (AUDS), and Active Directory Restructure (AD/R). The contractor shall provide Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), essential for the Army's zero trust environment, including enterprise and domain-level management, authentication services, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and managing subordinate services like Certificate Authorities.

Sensor Operation and Management: The GCC employs network and host monitoring systems (IPS/IDS, SIEM, and other sensors) to monitor, detect, verify, and report security events. Support includes installing, maintaining, deploying, managing, and hardening various enterprise sensor systems. Manage all NIPRNet and SIPRNet sensors within CONUS, with a projected 20% growth over the task order's duration. Perform advanced systems administration related to platform architecture, configuration, lifecycle support, and technology refresh. Daily backups, system upgrades, and configuration management are required.

Operate, monitor, sustain, and secure the SIEM, utilizing its full capabilities to log and analyze security events, which can number up to 50 million daily from multiple sources. Develop and document disaster recovery procedures for all sensors and related systems, storing them in the government-approved data repository. Establish and maintain written procedures for hardware/software tracking and documentation, and coordinate sensor installation and troubleshooting with installation NECs or customer points of contact, maintaining current contact rosters.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years with a BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Alternatively, 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
• DoD Secret clearance required
• Certifications: CCSP, CCNP Security, CompTIA SecurityX, GIAC GSEC or GFACT, or FITSP-O
• Ability to perform shift work

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a national security company delivering solutions across all domains—land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. We support government agencies and U.S. armed forces, solving complex challenges to keep people safe. Learn more at peraton.com.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000, based on experience and other factors.

EEO

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans.