Peraton requires Linux Systems Engineer to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3. Position is located at the SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill, AFB Florida.

Linux Systems Engineers perform tier three systems support in accordance with the SIE OPORD. In addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s software and hardware, Systems Engineers need advanced analytical, troubleshooting and design skills. The ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users also is essential.

Linux Systems Engineers must be familiar with the systems engineering process and data as a fundamental building block for performance improvement. Participation in working groups, design reviews and system tests are required.

This position will help generate assessments, as well as develop and implement actionable recommendations based on reviews. Systems Engineers require extensive knowledge of the development process, including specification, documentation, and quality assurance

Day to Day Responsibilites:

• Developing, maintaining, and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware, and system software components
• Performing installation, maintenance, optimization, and support of system software and hardware
• Performing end-user support requiring System Engineer Subject Matter Expertise support
• Configuring, debugging, and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms
• Performing high-level root cause analysis in support of service interruption recovery, as well as creating and documenting preventive measures
• Working as a strong team contributor and providing technical expertise.
• Staying abreast of emerging trends in information technology and helping shape the work for the Government.
• Working with the Government to understand their requirements and evaluate possible technical solutions.
• Engineer host environments to support complex operational databases, software configuration control and system interfaces for computer systems related to customer requirements
• Maintains file servers, network access; documents, analyzes and troubleshoots systems anomalies to ensure optimum equipment

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Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with BS/BA; at least 14 years of experience without a degree.
• DoD TS clearance or higher is required
• 10+ years of IT experience with systems and network administration
• 5 + years of Linux experience
• 3+ years of experience with network engineering
• 3+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS
• Experience with managing virtual machines, software defined switching, and policy creation using VMware ESXi or vCenter
• Knowledge of planning and implementing Layer 2 and 3 network architecture, access controls, and associated polices using multiple vendor components
• Knowledge of bi-directional network transfer systems.
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing systems using Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Salt, Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell, Chef, or Terraform
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Ability to use tools, including ACAS, Security Center, and Splunk
• Red Hat Certified Systems Admin (RHCSA)- Highly desired
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)