Junior Windows Systems Administrator

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Peraton's SITE III - BES contract as a WIN Systems Administrator and play a pivotal role in supporting an Intelligence Community customer in the vibrant Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. We're looking for a tech-savvy individual who thrives on ensuring systems operate flawlessly, solving complex issues with lightning speed, and providing exceptional customer service.

Why You'll Love this Opportunity:

• Impactful Work: As a WIN Systems Administrator, you will be at the forefront of maintaining high availability systems critical to software development teams who are creating applications critical to national security.

• Collaborative Environment: You'll collaborate closely with internal customers and sub-contractors, fostering a dynamic working environment.

• Professional Growth: The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, engage with a knowledgeable team, and tackle challenging projects will allow you to continuously grow and develop your skill set.

• Work-Life Balance: While the role may require occasional off-hours support, we value work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive System Management: Monitor systems daily and ensure timely monthly OS patching, software updates, AV/AM updates for all assigned systems.

• Solve Complex Challenges: Troubleshoot Windows Server and 10/11 client, and application performance issues, recommending effective solutions.

• Exceptional Support: Rapidly address and resolve customer issues through a ticketing tracking system.

• Security Focus: Contribute to system hardening and security by implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and patching.

• Clear Communication: Create and revise documentation, simplifying complex system configurations in daily standard operating procedures (SOPs), and System Administration Guides (SAGs).

If you are a proactive problem solver, have a passion for technology, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our team. Your expertise will help shape the future of our nation's intelligence capabilities, and Peraton is excited to have you on board.

Required Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
• Bachelors degree with a minimum 5 years of experience with systems administration.
• Additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Lvl 2)
• Experience with WINS 2012 or higher

• Experience with Windows 10 and 11 installation, management, troubleshooting and maintenance

• Experience with User Management in an Active Directory Environment

• Experience with performing routine patching using Windows Server Update Services

• Experience installing and configuring software applications

• Experience maintaining system documentation including reading and creating network architecture diagrams

• Experience with Virtualization systems (VMWare, Nutanix)

Desired Qualifications: 

• Familiar with Windows server Core
• Familiar with managing anti-virus and anti-malware software agents
• Familiar with scripting languages e.g., Powershell, Ansible, BASH
• Familiar with Linux operating systems
• Familiar with Vulnerability Assessment tools and remediation
• Familiar with network protocols
• Microsoft Certification Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate 

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

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.