Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

Peraton is looking for an experienced Network/Linux Engineer who will be responsible for network and server operations, to include installation, configuration and maintenance, in a complex multi-vendor environment similar in size to a small business. Server operations shall include, but not be limited to, hardware, virtualization, operating system (OS), and utilities on the network infrastructure and servers. Linux administration is key to this role. The position(s) is responsible for conducting research, analysis and evaluations supporting all phases of a network’s operational lifecycle, to include but not limited to, design, configuration, and oversight of component installation.

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD 
• Active TS required to start (with eligibility for SCI and Poly)
• Three (3) years of recent and relevant working experience is required in the following focus areas:
  • Administer and configure network infrastructure in a multi-vendor environment
  • Administer and configure network inspection/routing hardware (firewalls, routers, etc.)
  • Administer and configure Linux (Preferred: Debian, Ubuntu and CENTOS) server and desktop operating systems.
  • Linux shell scripting (sh, ksh or bash)
  • Install, configure and maintain internal networks, file servers, application servers, and workstations
  • Administer and configure VMware vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, VxRail and other virtualization technologies
  • Administer and configure DNS server Linux infrastructure with FreeIPA/Bind
  • Maintain Nutanix clusters 

The following are preferred or desired skills:

• Proficiency in scripting and/or programming in a high-level language (i.e. Python, Powershell)
• Administer and configure Cisco network devices
• Site-to-site VPN management
• Deep knowledge on Linux netfilter/iptables
• Experience scripting automated provisioning of hosts and firewall/network appliances (e.g. Docker, etc.)
• Perform systems, network, and software engineering to support operational and investigative activities
• Experience managing Splunk arrays

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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.