SITEC - Systems Architect - MacDill AFB

Peraton requires Systems Architects to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM.  This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.  

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365. 

Systems Architects perform tier four architecture and engineering support in accordance with the SIE OPORD. Individuals in this position need an extensive background in all aspects of systems technology. Systems Architects must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. Systems Architects typically have a background in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead customers to design technical implementation–by understanding their requirements–that are scalable, optimally managed, and adaptable using Red Hat technological solutions
• Build solutions that adapt to the customer’s culture in the design and delivery of their projects and actively pursue opportunities for improvement
• Continuously learn, grow, and adapt to new skills and technologies
• Successfully implementing complex, large-scale solutions in enterprise environments
• Active engagement and knowledge sharing of practice on lessons learned, best practices, and how-tos

Desired Skills:

• Track record for creating architectural designs and leading a team on implementation toward successful customer outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to oversee project delivery including collaborating on project timelines and scope of work, identifying stakeholder needs and setting expectations
• Experience working collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders
• An ability and desire to mentor and has experience with mentoring and coaching team members
• Ansible and/or OpenShift experience at an advanced level
• Deployed the product in a customer setting
• Advanced-level Ansible Automation Platform knowledge to include:
• Management of the platform using Configuration as Code
• Experience using CI/CD pipelines to lint, test, and deploy production-ready playbooks
• Experience integrating multiple teams on the platform using role-based access control allowing both segregated job templates and collaborative workflow templates
• An advanced level understanding of RHEL
• Package management systems
• Network configuration
• Hard drive/partitions
• System hardening
• RHEL authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Experience performing RHEL migrations/upgrades
• OpenShift Virtualization
• Event Driven Ansible
• Migration of RHEL systems from other OS platforms, including Ubuntu, CentOS

 Requirements: 

• Min 12 years with HS degree, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years PHD

• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification  

• DoD TS/SCI clearance or above is required 

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.