Systems Administrator (AWAN) Operational Maintenance

Peraton is hiring a Junior System Administrator to manage and administer Windows resources and infrastructure on a dedicated classified network. This is a hands-on System Administrator role developing and deploying repeatable processes, tools, and infrastructure to enable delivery of capabilities in a production environment. As part of our classified Windows-based Operational Support Network (AWAN) team you will support an exciting program in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve daily Tier I and Tier II incidents, including account creation, hardware requests, and software issues, promptly
• Assist with the installation and execution of system maintenance tasks related to Windows environments, using tools like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for software deployment
• Help analyze findings from vulnerability and compliance scans and support mitigation efforts.
• Assist in implementing security measures and policies by applying Group Policy Objects (GPO) to ensure compliance with security protocols
• Travel opportunities, up to 10% of the time, to support site surveys, hardware installations, and maintenance tasks at tenant site locations
• Work a weekly schedule covering 8-hour shifts, with shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Associates degree and 4+ years of experience in a systems engineering related field; or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience in a systems engineering related field; or a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. Four (4) years of additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.  
• Compliance with DoD 8140 is required for a Junior System Administrator
• CompTIA Security (Security+) or equivalent certification required
• Demonstrated experience in supporting users in a desktop support environment locally and/or remotely, using service desk enterprise solutions (I.e. Jira Service Manager, Remedy, etc.)
• Basic knowledge with Active Directory, secure print/scan, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Experience and the ability to collaborate with support and engineering teams in managing Windows-based cloud, on-premises, and lab environments ensuring peak system performance
• Familiarity with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to create and deploy intricate software packages and updates, streamlining the deployment process and ensuring system reliability
• Ability to support 8-hour shifts between 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
• Flexibility to travel 10% (CONUS only) in support of site surveys, hardware installation and maintenance

Desired Qualifications: 

• Basic understanding and experience with Atlassian Data Center products, such as Jira Software and Confluence
• Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications technologies (I.e. Call Manager and Jabber)
• Introductory knowledge of Microsoft Key Management Services (KMS) and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Some experience with installing and managing databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server
• Awareness of attribute-based security classification services (I.e. Sentris) in an enterprise setting
• Understanding of deploying applications in cloud environments, particularly with Red Hat OpenStack or similar platforms
• Basic knowledge of identity management systems, such as Red Hat Identity Management or equivalent applications

Benefits:

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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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.