Senior Systems Architect / Active Top Secret

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Senior Systems Architect to become a part of Peraton’s Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes. 

 

Location: On-site in Arlington, VA 

 

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of 2 network and server administrators to administer accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment for 20-40 users while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Maintain, patch, and update software and hardware used in the digital forensics laboratory to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.
• Install, troubleshoot, configure, and maintain on-premises network infrastructure, workstations, servers, system hardware, software, and peripheral equipment in accordance with CIF & Department standards.
• Configure and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (i.e. VMware, VDI, ESXi, Hyper-V).
• Install, replace, configure, and optimize network routers and switches.
• Validate and manage network backup and disaster recovery procedures.
• Document and maintain connectivity diagrams for CIF hosted systems.
• Propose and implement improvements to modernize existing network architecture and infrastructure (cloud, virtualization, etc).
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current on-premises IT infrastructure,including hardware, software, networking, and security components
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement in the existinginfrastructure.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including IT personnel, management, and otherrelevant groups, to gather insights on infrastructure pain points and businessrequirements.
• Work with stakeholders to define future IT requirements and goals over the next threeyears, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and compliance.
• Produce a detailed 3- to 5-year modernization plan, including milestones, timelines,budget estimates, and recommended technologies.
• Research and stay updated on emerging technology trends and best practices in ITinfrastructure, including cloud computing, virtualization, security protocols, and remoteaccess solutions.
• Identify potential risks associated with the current infrastructure and proposedmodernization plan.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address possible challenges.
• Integrate new capabilities (e.g, cloud solutions) with the existing laboratory operations

 

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Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s in Science degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in network and server administration. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.  
• Possess or be able to obtain before start date one of the following certifications: 
  • CASP+ CE, CISSP (or Associate), CSSLP, Security+ CE+, Project+, or Agile Scrum Master.
• Proficiency in network administration, server administration, and cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure and AWS).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance. 

Preferred: 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.