Systems Administration

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton’s Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nation’s security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics , sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges.

Peraton is seeking a Systems Administration, Advisor to support our mission to defend and protect our national security .

The Systems Administration, Advisor provides advanced technical support for enterprise systems, ensuring stable, secure, and efficient operations. They manage configurations, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain optimal system performance in support of mission objectives .

Responsibilities may include :

The Systems Administration, Advisor will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day operations of enterprise IT systems including servers, storage, and operating environments.

• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, and system utilities.

• Monitor system performance and resource utilization , implementing tuning as needed.

• Apply system updates, patches, and security configurations to maintain compliance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

• Create and maintain system documentation including configurations, procedures, and logs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 ye ars of experience, PhD with 3 years of experience .

• US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI .

• Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 451 requirements, including holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs for managing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect information systems.

• Demonstrated experience administering enterprise IT systems in production environments.

• Strong knowledge of operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, or Unix.

• Experience applying security hardening guidelines and maintaining compliance with system security standards.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.

• Familiarity with automation tools for system administration such as Ansible or PowerShell.

• Knowledge of cloud-based environments and hybrid infrastructure management.

• Background in Active Directory administration and Group Policy management .

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

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.

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