LINUX Systems Administrator

Peraton requires Linux Systems Administrator to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3.  Position is located at the SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill, AFB Florida.

Linux Systems Administrator perform tier two systems support in accordance with the SIE OPORD.

In addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s software and hardware, Systems Administrators need advanced analytical, troubleshooting and design skills. The ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users also is essential. Systems Administrators must be familiar with the systems engineering process and data as a fundamental building block for performance improvement. Participation in working groups, design reviews and system tests are required. This position will help generate assessments, as well as develop and implement actionable recommendations based on reviews. Systems Administrators require extensive knowledge of the development process, including specification, documentation, and quality assurance.  This is in support of the SIEM mission for U.S. Special Operations.

Typical duties include:

• Installing operating system software, patches, and upgrades/patches
• Configuring, STIG’ing, optimizing, fine-tuning, and monitoring operating system and VMs
• Performing system backups and recovery as needed
• Conducting server builds
• Provide Systems Administrator support to systems hosting complex operational databases, software configuration control and system interfaces

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years experience with BS/BA; 7 years with an Associates; 9 years of experience without a degree.
• Top Secret Clearance or higher required
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
• 5+ years of experience with IT systems and network administration
• 3+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS
• 3+ years of experience with network engineering
• Experience with managing virtual machines, software defined switching, and policy creation using VMware ESXi or vCenter

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to use admin and RDS tools, including ACAS, Security Center, and Splunk
• Experience with AWS and Azure

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.