Linux Systems Administrator - Gaithersburg - Peraton

    Peraton
    Peraton Gaithersburg

    9 hours ago

    Description
    About Peraton

    If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

    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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

    Program Overview

    About The Role
    This is an on-site position in Gaithersburg, MD.

    Peraton is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to implement and manage a centralized Cloud System Management system.


    This role requires a self-starter who can operate as the program's Linux expert within a small team with minimal supervision.


    Normal activities for this role include:

    • Configure ACAS; evaluating and understanding STIG; perform ACAS scans and perform compliance assessment against STIG; configure and manage ePolicy Orchestrator for Data Loss Prevention and Antivirus.
    • Configure tools such as YUM, Ansible, and WSUS Server; remediate and patch systems.
    • Set up Kick Start scripts and Boot Server; configure and manage a Linux Identity Management System.
    • Set up and configure TFTO and HTTPS; configure an audit reduction/SIEM tool.
    • Configure and manage firewalls; configure and manage file sharing with Windows systems; and configure and manage a complete system inventory.
    Qualifications

    What you'll need:
    Education: 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD


    • Must have demonstrable previous experience in Linux System Administration in areas such as those above
    • Must be proficient in verbal and written communication with teammates and supervisors, including the ability to communicate across disciplines
    • Must not only possess technical depth, but also have demonstrated practical application implementing and maintaining similar systems in production environments while applying industry standards and best practices

    Clearance:
    Active Top Secret Clearance. SCI eligibility may be required in the future. The position may elevate to TS Poly in the future, so candidates should be able to pass a Polygraph evaluation

    SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

    Details

    Target Salary Range:
    $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

    Benefits Statement:

    Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.

    A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at Duration Statement:
    The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. xhuatnn However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.


    EEO:
    Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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