Systems Administrator/Engineer (O&M)

Peraton

Herndon, VA, United States$104,000 - $166,000Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitor system health, troubleshoot system problems, maintain storage systems, interface with other parts of the team for hardware, network, and infrastructure support, provide after-hours on-call/call-in support on a rotational basis, ensure system security requirements are satisfied, create/maintain system scripts, patch/upgrade system, and administer user accounts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of the degree requirement
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
  • Active Security+ Certification
  • Experience with managing systems in AWS
  • Experience managing and monitoring large clusters (>400 nodes) and containerized applications
  • Experience with Linux-based hardware platforms
  • Ability to work with OpenSource (NoSQL) products
  • Ability to work Full-Time, Onsite; No Remote/Hyrbid schedule available

Desired Qualifications:

  • Technical experience and knowledge of distributed storage networks, routing and application messaging frameworks
  • Experience provisioning and sustaining network infrastructures and have experience developing operations and management networks required to operate in a secure PKI, IPSEC, or VPN enabled environment
  • Experience with NiFi, HA Proxy, Docker, Kubernetes, Spark, and Elasticsearch
  • Experience developing, operations, and managing networks required to operate in a secure PKI, IPSEC, or VPN enabled environment
  • Experience with Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
  • Experience with Certifcation & Accreditation

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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