Systems Engineering User Endpoint Management Lead

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead User Endpoint Management within a national intelligence program in Reston, VA. The role covers infrastructure engineering, deployment, upgrades, and sustainment while focusing on end-user experience and securitycontrols.

You will design, implement, and automate end-to-end systems, manage desktops and devices, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in endpoint management and security.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell or Shell.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt).
• Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly preferred (required for some roles).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems design and lifecycle management.
• Manage and secure desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Implement and monitor endpoint security solutions and vulnerability management.
• Develop and maintain release pipelines and automation for CI/CD.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leaders for improvements.
• Mentor team members on build, release, and deployment processes.

Skills

Endpoint management

PowerShell scripting

Security/compliance

Clearance: TS/SCI

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Salt

CI/CD: Jenkins

VMware

Docker

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Description:

Peratonis seeking an experiencedSystems Engineerto serve as theUser EndpointManagementLeadto join our national intelligence program that deliversinfrastructureengineering/development,infrastructureoperations,deployment,upgrades andsustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s globalEnterprise IT Infrastructuremissions.

Responsibilities:

• Usea holistic approachtodesign, develop, evaluate, andmodifyend-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cyclewith an emphasis on the end user experience.

• Manage, secure,andoptimizedesktops, laptops,and mobiledeviceswhile ensuring compliance with IT and security policies.

• Install,configureandmaintaindesktops, laptops,and devices, ensuring proper integrationwith enterprise systems and cloud services.

• Implement andmanage endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and data loss prevention (DLP) tools to protect sensitive information.

• Continuouslymonitorendpoints for vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks.

• Deploy software updates, patches, and OS upgrades tomaintainsystem stability and security.

• Create andmaintaintechnical documentation, operational runbooks, and security policies for end-users and IT teams.

• Research and recommend new endpoint management and security technologies to enhance organizational IT infrastructure.

• Develop, analyze, andmaintaintools that support andautomate processesforhardware or software product release.

• Writeinstallation scripts and programs for installation of products.

• Work with project teams to determineappropriate buildschedulesand theninitiatethe build and packaging process.

• Compile andassemble software from source code.

• Ensure tools are stored in source control.

• Support developers for software package registry and delivery.

• Work with others to complete analysis, evaluations, and design alternatives and to implement process improvements.

• Work with development engineers to correct build errors.

• Manage source code repositories and ensure adherence to version control best practices.

• Automate thesoftwarebuild, test, and deployment processes to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.

• Design and implement release pipelinesto ensure smooth and reliablesoftwarerollouts.

• Train and mentor team members on thesoftwarebuild and continuous integration process and tools.

• Support new application features andmaintainenvironments.

• Serve as gatekeeper, ensuring that codetransitions smoothly from development to operational environments, whilemaintainingconfiguration control,integrityand reliability of the product.

• Work jointly with engineering,operationsand quality assurance to ensure that software builds are created, tested, and deployed efficiently and reliablyto meet schedules and dependency requirements.

• Maintaindocumentation related to release procedures, configurations, and modifications.

• Develop and enforcepolicies for hotfixes and emergency releases.

• Track and report on release metrics to assess performance andidentifyareas for improvement.

• Facilitatecommunication across teams and stakeholders to keep everyone informed about release statuses and timelines.

• Manageenvironment configurations, including deployment and rollback procedures for multiple environments.

• Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously refine and improve the release process.

• Serve as the Technical Team Lead for User EndpointManagement
• Travel: Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

**** Please Note this is for a proposal effort ****

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass and obtain a Poly clearance.

• Minimum of12years relevant experience with aBachelor’sdegree (Master’sdegree and10years of relevant experience or PhD with7years relevant experience).
• 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree.

• Proficiencyin endpoint management.

• Understanding of endpoint security technologies.

• Strong skills in PowerShell or Shell scripting for automation and system optimization.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and IT teams.

• Technical team leadershipcapabilities.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to customers and senior leaders.

• CISSP or Security+ Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.

• CEH, GIAC, or MicrosoftCertifications.

• Deep understanding of infrastructure as code principles and the use of technologies such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Salt.

• Knowledge of Apache web server administration.

• Knowledge of identity management solutions such as Oracle IAM or RH-SSO (Keycloak) is a plus.

• Experience with load balancing technologies such as HA Proxy is a plus.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelinesutilizingJenkins is a plus.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelinesutilizingJenkins is a plus.

• Familiarity with container orchestration and VMWare is a plus.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This Positionrequiresan Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain aPoly,US Citizenshipisrequired tohold this 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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.