Peraton is currently seeking a skilled Systems Engineer in the Washington, DC or Annapolis Junction area.  This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for systems administration support, engineering support, integration, test, and deployment activities for the Security Engineering team. Responsibilities include:

• Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft server operating systems.
• Manage virtualized environments.
• Provision and manage virtual machines. 
• Manage and configure VDI environments.
• Configure and maintain network services such as DNS ad DHCP
• Knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs).
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
• Work with internal and external IT teams to coordinate changes, implementations, and maintenances for network and security configurations
• Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats
• Apply STIGs to IT systems and document results.
• Review STIG checklists developed by others for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop RMF security policy and procedures documents.

Required:

• Requires 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Requires a TS/SCI
• Requires 8140/8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Requires understanding of VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi).
• Requires Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage, and networking concepts in virtualized environments.
• Requires some experience with designing and implementing Vmware virtual infrastructure solutions, including scalability and high availability considerations.
• Requires some experience with standing up ESXi hosts, various versions, AD integrations, time, and DNS services.
• Requires some experience in the administration of Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access)
• Requires some experience in the administration of Microsoft databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management) 

Desired:

• VMware certifications (such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX) are highly desirable.
• MCSE certification or other Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.
• Cisco certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with system administration and network administration
• Experience with Linux is desirable.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Knowledge of network and host hardening.
• Knowledge of Splunk is desired
• Knowledge of Trellix and Tenable security and vulnerability products are desired

Benefits:

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.