Linux Systems Administrator

Job Requirements College Park, MD Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $112,000 - $179,000 Job Description About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join us as an integral member of the Peraton Labs - Cyber Systems and Cyber Mission Sector team in support of Peraton Labs research at our customer site.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems Managing the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems Providing assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems Providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc Providing support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers Optimizing system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (for a total of ten (10) years of experience) Experience with Windows and Linux systems administration Experience with automation via Python and/or Bash scripting Active/Current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication skills required to work as part of an integrated team consisting of the customer, subcontractors, and other Peraton personnel Solid understanding of modern computer network operations and capability development processes Solid understanding of the basic principles of modern computer networking, including hardware, software, associated tools, protocols, and Internet architecture Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships in all levels of the organization Experience with operational mission partners in the DoD Knowledge of Cloud technologies, such as OpenStack, Hadoop, and Cloudera Knowledge of Amazon Web Services platforms and solutions Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan. #

MDPM Details Target Salary Range:

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Benefits Statement:

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement:

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:

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

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