Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

This Linux Systems Administrator position is an integral member of the Peraton Labs Network Systems team supporting a customer site location with responsibilities to maintain information systems and their appropriate security posture. This individual shall have relevant working experience to perform Linux and Microsoft Windows system administration tasks and solid knowledge to manage the security aspects of an information system.  The individual must be capable of interfacing with the customer as well as monitoring and directing subcontractor tasking.

This position requires full time on-site work in College Park, Maryland.

Key responsibilities include

• Implement, maintain, and enhance a complex and diverse development environment
• 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
• Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware, networking devices and software
• Implement physical controls
• Physically setup, cable, and power computers in classified and unclassified spaces for new programs or new computer additions; Activate network ports including patch network when needed
• Devise information system backup mechanism for program’s specific requirements; perform system/date backup and archive logs according to security plan; exercise system and data recovery procedures regularly
• Create custom solution or provide commercial tool recommendations to automate audits procedures where SCAP Compliant Checker lacks proper functions to support. Examples include automated log rotation, mechanism to alert audit process failures, or scripts to detect inactive accounts.
• 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.
• Complete required trainings timely

Qualifications

Skills and Experience You Should Possess

• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server system administration as well as network engineering
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering IT and telecommunications systems and solutions
• Ability to work complex projects as a senior contributor within a development team consisting of customer and subcontractor personnel
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with customers
• Strong communication skills and experience directing technical staff including subcontractor personnel
• Six (6) years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or a Master's Degree with four (4) years experience, or a Ph.D with two (2) years experience. 4 years of additional and relevant experience will suffice in lieu of a degree.
• An active Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of modern computer network operations and capability development processes
• Experience with operational mission partners in the MD footprint
• Solid understanding of the basic principles of modern computer networking, including hardware, software, associated tools, protocols, and Internet architecture
• Experience with the management and execution of large-scale software development and sustainment effort(s)
• Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships in all levels of the organization

Benefits: Our comprehensive Benefits and Beyond package is designed to support every aspect of your health, wealth, self and beyond.

• Health- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSAs and FSAs, and supplemental health options to keep you and your family healthy all year long.
• Well-being- We strive to support your overall well-being – including emotional, financial, social/community, and physical wellness programs.
• PTO & holidays- Our PTO programs helps you take the time in the ways that matter most. With 20 days a year of accrued PTO, 6 paid federal holidays, 4 floating holidays, and a flexible approach, Peraton Labs avidly supports a healthy work/life balance.
• Retirement- All regular employees are eligible to participate in Peraton’s 401(k) retirement savings plan through Fidelity. Peraton will match 100% of the first 4% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% you contribute. All contributio