Cloud Systems Administrator, TS/SCI w/Poly

About the role

The team is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer with experience supporting Linux systems in virtualized environments, including AWS. The ideal candidate is a self starter who is highly organized, works well independently, and collaborates effectively with customers and technical team members. This individual will serve as the primary administrator for all Linux development and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, updating, and maintaining Linux operating systems and applications
• Applying software updates and IAVA security patches
• Monitoring system health and performance
• Tracing hardware, software, and system issues to ensure maximum availability and minimize downtime
• Developing and maintaining system and process documentation
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of operational procedures

Requirements

• Experience deploying, managing, and maintaining systems within AWS
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, IP addressing, routing, and public and private network configurations
• Familiarity with customer STE/STN requirements
• Experience creating, installing, and managing server certificates
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently identify and resolve technical issues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or 2 years of qualifying experience)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher; CompTIA Security+ CE preferred
• Cloud System Administrator Certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification desired
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Details 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. 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.