MNIS Systems Administrator

Make a difference and join Peraton in support to  US EUCOM as an MNIS Systems Administrator in Stuttgart, Germany (TESA position).

The Opportunity:

As a MNIS Systems Administrator on our Platforms team, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our enterprise Windows environment. A significant part of your role will include reviewing, cleaning up, and streamlining our comprehensive Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to ensure optimal performance and manageability. Additionally, you will help establish and enforce policies, processes, and documentation standards to improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. This includes implementing Markdown-based guides for server deployment, STIG remediation, GPO cleanup, and script version controlling. Your expertise will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our Windows environment and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active Directory Management: Administer, manage, and support Active Directory services including user accounts, group policies, and security configurations.
• Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• GitLab CI/CD Automation: Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to streamline and automate deployment processes.
• GPO Cleanup and Optimization: Review, clean up, and streamline existing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to improve system performance and manageability.
• System Security: Ensure the security of Windows systems through regular updates, patch management, and vulnerability assessments.
• Documentation and Standardization: Develop and maintain Markdown-based guides and guidelines for server deployment, STIG remediation, GPO cleanup, and script version controlling.
• Process Improvement: Establish and enforce policies and processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor system performance, identify issues, and perform troubleshooting to ensure system stability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering team, other IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation of systems and services.
• Mentorship: We encourage junior to mid-level admins to seek guidance from our senior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 5 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 9 years recent specialized or a major cert + 9 years recent specialized or 13 years of recent specialized experience
• One of the following Certifications: such as Microsoft Certified: Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure or Microsoft Certified: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, or similar Azure certification.
• CASP+, CISSP or relevant IAT Level III certification.
• Clearance: Secret clearance to start
• Skills:
  o In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, and related technologies.
  o experience with Git/GitLab and CI/CD pipeline automation.
  o Moderate to Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
  o Familiarity with network protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
  o Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
  o Familiarity with Linux/Redhat enterprise servers.
  o Knowledge of security best practices and tools.
  o Proven experience in documentation and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Linux systems administration.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

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.