Systems Administrator, Lead Associate

This position is an integral member of the Peraton Labs Network Systems and Cyber Mission Sector team supporting a customer site in College Park and Laurel, MD. Primarily location is College Park with the option for 1-2 days a week in Laurel.

Responsibilities may include:

Implement, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse research infrastructure systems and their appropriate security posture
• Perform Linux and Microsoft Windows system administration tasks
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot IT/networking hardware and software
• Prepare and maintain images for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Configure new systems and apply best practice security configuration on computers, servers, and network equipment
• Perform system and anti-virus tool updates regularly
• Implement physical controls
• Physically setup, cable, and power computers for new programs or new computer additions
• Devise information system backup mechanism for program's specific requirements
• Perform system/data backup and archive logs according to security plan
• Support ISSM to perform audit tasks as needed
• Develop and execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components and media
• Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Provide Tier I and Tier II problem resolution

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline with five (5) years of systems administration experience. 5 years of additional systems administration experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server system administration.
• Experience implementing and maintaining IT and telecommunications systems and solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a development team consisting of customer and subcontractor personnel.
• Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with operational mission partners in the DoD.

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.

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