TAK Engineer: DoD NetOps & TAK Server Expert

Peraton; Hawaii; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Hawaii seeks Systems Engineers to support SITEC-3 O&M for USSOCOM, deploying TAK Server across multiple networks and supporting ATAK/WinTAK clients. You will perform patching, STIG implementation, RMF alignment, and contribute to secure, resilient operations at Camp H.M. Smith.

Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure teams; develop PowerShell automation; assist with cloud deployments and IMACs to ensure 24x7 global support.

Qualifications

• DoD IAT Level II certification required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux systems in DoD enterprises (SIPRNET/NIPRNET).
• Proficiency with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and RHEL, including hardening and patching.
• Experience deploying TAK Server environments and supporting ATAK/WinTAK.
• Experience with RMF processes, STIG implementation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Ability to develop/modify PowerShell scripts for admin automation.
• Prior SOCOM/SOF support experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewall technologies and data flow impact.
• Experience with TAK Cloud or cloud TAK deployments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, configure, and sustain TAK Server environments across NIPR, SIPR, Azure, and AWS infrastructures.
• Deploy and support ATAK, WinTAK, and WebTAK clients, including secure provisioning, certificate management.
• Support lifecycle management including RHEL upgrades, patching, STIG implementation, and vulnerability remediation.
• Assist with containerized TAK deployments and Kubernetes-based architectures under senior technical oversight.
• Work with the Government to understand requirements and evaluate technical solutions.
• Engineer host environments to support complex operational databases and system interfaces for customer requirements.
• Maintain file servers, network access, and troubleshoot systems anomalies for optimum performance.
• Install, configure, and sustain tactical application servers (TRAX, FedHub, Compass) across classified/unclassified environments.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams to implement firewall rules and RMF-aligned security controls.
• Provide technical support for integration events and operational exercises, including cloud deployments.

Skills

IAT Level II certification

DoD TS/SCI Clearance

Windows Server administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

PowerShell scripting

TAK Server deployment

Kubernetes

Education

High School diploma + 12 years of experience

Associate degree + 10 years of experience

Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience

Master's degree + 6 years of experience

PhD + 3 years of experience

Tools

TAK Server

ATAK/WinTAK

Azure

AWS

RMF compliance tools

STIGs

Job description

Peraton in Hawaii seeks Systems Engineers to support SITEC-3 O&M for USSOCOM, deploying TAK Server across multiple networks and supporting ATAK/WinTAK clients. You will perform patching, STIG implementation, RMF alignment, and contribute to secure, resilient operations at Camp H.M. Smith.

Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure teams; develop PowerShell automation; assist with cloud deployments and IMACs to ensure 24x7 global support.