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 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.

LOCATION: LAUREL, MD | TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Peraton is seeking a talented Linux Systems Administrator to join our high-impact Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, cybersecurity, and mission-critical operations, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
What You’ll Do:

As a Linux Systems Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems that support national security initiatives. You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the full lifecycle of IT systems, including installation, configuration, operations, and maintenance.
• Monitoring and resolving issues across a wide array of platforms including servers, storage systems, networks, and mobile devices.
• Delivering Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) technical support, identifying and diagnosing problems quickly and effectively.
• Coordinating with internal teams and agency leadership to escalate issues and communicate status updates clearly and efficiently.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to dispatch systems and staying engaged throughout the resolution process.
• Installing, configuring, and managing Linux/UNIX and Windows operating systems, ensuring security, performance, and reliability.
• Enhancing system performance through upgrades, patching, and proactive system management.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team making a real-world impact.
• Work on advanced technology in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, career growth, and security clearance advancement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience: 10 years of hands on experience as a Systems Administratior.
• Education: Bachelor’s in a technical field (or 5 additional years of SA experience in lieu of a degree).
• Certifications: DoD 8570 compliant (Security+ preferred).
• Technical Support:
• Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Daily IT system operations support-monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
• Communicate issue status to agency leadership and internal users.
• Optimize system performance and conduct resource utilization and capacity planning.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on UNIX/Linux system administration (Linux, Solaris).
• Strong foundation in networking, distributed computing, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Basic scripting skills (Perl, Shell/Bourne).
• Familiarity with Oracle database setup and integration.
• Programming knowledge in C/C++, Perl, and DBMS.
• Security+ and Red Hat certifications.
• Experience with SaltStack automation for system configuration and management.

As a Linux Systems Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems that support national security initiatives. You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the full lifecycle of IT systems, including installation, configuration, operations, and maintenance.
• Monitoring and resolving issues across a wide array of platforms including servers, storage systems, networks, and mobile devices.
• Delivering Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) technical support, identifying and diagnosing problems quickly and effectively.
• Coordinating with internal teams and agency leadership to escalate issues and communicate status updates clearly and efficiently.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to dispatch systems and staying engaged throughout the resolution process.
• Installing, configuring, and managing Linux/UNIX and Windows operating systems, ensuring security, performance, and reliability.
• Enhancing system performance through upgrades, patching, and proactive system management