Storm Force Systems Administrator

Peraton is hiring a Storm Force Management Team (SFMT) system administrator to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Fort Meade, MD.   As a Systems Administrator on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location. As a SFMT system administrator on our team you will provide support required to operate and maintain all hardware and software in compliance with established policies required by the customer. This position is technical in nature. The successful individual will perform systems administration in coordination with the ISSO.  The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining the security posture of all SSPs on TTO6, to include:

• Configuration management.
• Account management – Check LDAP – ensure accounts and passwords are fresh.
• Patching windows and Linux computers, Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Update McAfee security files.
• Run NESSUS scans on network and computer equipment.
• Manage configuration control of IT assets on TTO6.
• Coordinate with event locations to ensure access.
• Coordinate with Cryptologic Engagement Representatives to ensure objective owners asset requirements are met.
• Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Security Authorization POA&Ms.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline plus at least 5 years of systems administration experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of systems administration experience would also be acceptable.
• Must meet DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level 1 requirements (Security + at a minimum).
• Must have at least five (5) years of demonstrated experiences in Combat Support Agencies or Services collection strategies and Programs for Record.
• Must have at least five (5) years of demonstrated experiences in Joint Cryptologic operations and capabilities. DNI and USD(I&S) strategies and policies.
• Be willing to operate in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision, and possess strong interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Be willing to travel; several smaller trips (2-5 days) per year and one longer trip (2 to 5 weeks) per year.
• Physical Demands & Equipment: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Ability to analyze user requirements to develop concept of operations documents, and high-level system architecture and requirements specifications. At least 50% of this experience should have been in an Intelligence Community environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Operating Systems (Windows, Linux).
• Demonstrated experience with Bash or Korn.

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

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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