Systems Engineer

Peraton is currently seeking a skilled Systems Engineer in the Washington, DC or Annapolis Junction area.  This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for systems administration support, engineering support, integration, test, and deployment activities for the Security Engineering team. Responsibilities include:

• Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft server operating systems.
• Manage virtualized environments.
• Provision and manage virtual machines. 
• Manage and configure VDI environments.
• Configure and maintain network services such as DNS ad DHCP
• Knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs).
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
• Work with internal and external IT teams to coordinate changes, implementations, and maintenances for network and security configurations
• Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats
• Apply STIGs to IT systems and document results.
• Review STIG checklists developed by others for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop RMF security policy and procedures documents.

• BS 8-10 Years, MS 6, PhD 3; 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required
• Experience in Infrastructure/Datacenter engineering and integration for both physical and virtual infrastructure hosting one or more Operating Systems:  Windows, Linux, Solaris, UNIX, and/or AIX systems
• One or more engineering disciplines:
  • Storage Engineering: multiple enterprise HPE Storage Area Networks (SAN)
  • Network Engineering: Cisco network LAN/WAN, Software Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering: VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite; hybrid cloud with multiple classified Government clouds.
• Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (i.e., Security+ CE)
• Professional-level Linux, VMware, Network, Storage, or Cloud certifications desired
• ITIL Foundations certification desired

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.