Systems Administrator - Senior

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the reliable operation of multi-user computing environments. You will coordinate with network engineers, monitor resources, and implement security controls while maintaining comprehensive system documentation.

The role requires a formal degree path and an active DoD clearance, with extensive experience in configuring administrator accounts and managing storage, backups, and vendor evaluations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD; 12 years without degree; 10 years with an Associates.
• Active DoD security clearance required.
• Experience maintaining multi-user computer systems and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
• Monitors and manages system resources to maintain operating efficiency.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Sets up administrator accounts, maintains system documentation, tunes performance, and allocates mass storage.
• Coordinates with users, evaluates vendor products, and oversees hardware/software purchases and backups.

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Associates Degree

Active DoD Clearance

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently recruiting for a Systems Administrator - Senior.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years w/o BS/BA; 10 years with an Associates Degree
• Active DoD Active Clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

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

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