Linux & Cyber Tools Administrator Peraton $80,000

• $128,000 United States, Maryland, Beltsville Oct 09, 2026 Linux & Cyber Tools Administrator
  Job Locations US-MD-Beltsville Requisition

ID 2026-172059

Position Category Information Technology Clearance Secret Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a qualified candidate who will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. Peraton's DSCM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support to aid and advise DoS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Those supporting Peraton's DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Location:

Beltsville, MD. What you'll do: Provide Linux and cyber tools administration and Tier 2 support across a range of systems spread globally.

Maintain Ansible playbooks for rapid deployment of updated containers.

Maintain and leverage Satellite server for distributed RHEL patching.

Develop and maintain process documentation regarding Linux administration and patching.

Assist in updating of IDS definitions. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Masters. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.

Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:

CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP, Security+ CE, CySA+, PPDA, Agile

IC, SNOW

App Dev.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, 8, and 9

• hands-on administration, patching, and deployment from scratch; working experience with RHEL 9 environments specifically required
  Ansible
• ability to both run and write/modify playbooks for automated deployment and configuration
  Red Hat Satellite
• experience managing distributed RHEL patching at scale
  Bash scripting
• must be able to author basic-to-intermediate scripts, not just execute them
  DISA STIGs / system hardening
• practical experience applying security configurations
  SCAP tools
• familiarity with scanning and compliance validation
  IDS/security tooling
• basic experience with definition updates or signature management
  Process documentation
• ability to write and maintain clear technical procedures
  U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance to start. Desired Qualifications Basic networking knowledge
• OSI model, firewalls, switches/routers
  VMware or equivalent virtualization
• creating and managing VMs
  Basic hardware troubleshooting experience 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.

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