Cyber Systems Administrator, Mid

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Systems Administrator to support Cyber Mission in Annapolis Junction, MD. Manage the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure within an organization, including the physical network, LANs, WANs, servers, terminals, as well as server applications and software in PeopleSoft or Oracle. Configure, install, maintain and upgrade server applications and hardware. Evaluate, test, recommend, coordinate, monitor and maintain information systems (IS) and cyber security policies, procedures and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware and software. Ensure that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security. Identify security risks and exposures, determine the causes of security violations and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security. Develop techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.  Configure and manage operating systems and install and load operating system software, troubleshoot, and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a SA in programs of similar scope, type and complexity is required
• Experience providing in-depth trouble-shooting of IT systems
• Experience providing detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Experience providing support for the dispatch system and hardware problems while remaining involved in resolution process
• Experience configuring and managing UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and configuring network components
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required (5+ years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level 2 is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience with network devices (i.e. Bricata)

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law #MPOJobs

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Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.