Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in the Fort Meade, MD / Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. Responsibilities may include: 

• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware 

• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) 

• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a BS degree.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux environments is required. Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• DOD 8570 compliance with IAT Level 2 is required
• Experience in leading a technical team (system administrators, ISSEs, etc).
• Ability to review mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission. Must be able to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.
• Extensive collaboration with project personnel and partner/customer groups is required – strong communications skills are a must.
• Providing input on contract deliverables as requested.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience with AWS Cloud Environments.

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.