Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer, Lead Associate

$146,000 - $234,000/Yr

Peraton - College Park, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

College Park, MD

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

This position is an integral member of the Peraton Labs Network Systems and Cyber Mission Sector team supporting a customer site in College Park, Maryland. The role involves implementing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse research infrastructure systems while ensuring their appropriate security posture. The candidate will perform system administration tasks for both Linux and Microsoft Windows environments, which includes managing server systems, integrating various solutions (GOTS/COTS/open-source), and utilizing virtualization technologies. Networking and TCP/IP protocols, as well as storage technologies, will also be a significant part of the responsibilities. The position requires the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of IT/networking hardware and software in both classified and unclassified spaces, including activating network ports and patching networks as needed. In addition to the technical responsibilities, the candidate will interface with the customer and monitor subcontract tasking. They will be responsible for preparing and maintaining images for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems, configuring new systems, and applying best practice security configurations on computers, servers, and network equipment. Regular updates of systems and anti-virus tools are also required. The role includes physical setup, cabling, and powering of computers in classified and unclassified spaces for new programs or additions, as well as devising backup mechanisms tailored to program-specific requirements. The candidate will also create custom solutions or recommend commercial tools to automate audit procedures, support the ISSM in audit tasks, and maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, and operational security measures. Completing required training in a timely manner is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse research infrastructure systems and their appropriate security posture.
• Perform Linux and Microsoft Windows system administration tasks.
• Administer Windows and Linux server systems.
• Integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions.
• Utilize virtualization technologies and manage networking and TCP/IP protocols.
• Handle storage technologies and remote access.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot IT/networking hardware and software in classified and unclassified spaces.
• Activate network ports and patch networks as needed.
• Interface with the customer and monitor subcontract tasking.
• Prepare and maintain images for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Configure new systems and apply best practice security configurations on computers, servers, and network equipment.
• Perform regular system and anti-virus tool updates.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, networking devices, and software.
• Implement physical controls and set up computers in classified and unclassified spaces.
• Devise information system backup mechanisms and perform system/data backup and archive logs according to security plans.
• Create custom solutions or provide commercial tool recommendations to automate audit procedures.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with six years of experience, or a Master's Degree with four years' experience, or a Ph.D. with two years' experience. Alternatively, four years of additional related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server system administration and network engineering.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering IT and telecommunications systems and solutions.
• Ability to work on complex projects as a senior contributor within a development team consisting of customer and subcontractor personnel.
• Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to interface with the customer and monitor subcontractor tasking.
• Strong communication skills to work as part of an integrated team.
• Solid understanding of modern computer network operations and capability development processes.
• Understanding of basic principles of modern computer networking, including hardware, software, associated tools, protocols, and Internet architecture.
• Experience with management and execution of large-scale software development and sustainment efforts.
• Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with operational mission partners in the DoD.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and their dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan.