Desktop \ Windows System Administrator

Peraton is looking for a Systems Administrator for the Military Intelligence Center of Excellence (MIITS Contract) supporting the USAICoE G6 Systems Operations - Desktop team at Fort Huachuca, AZ.

What you’ll do:

The Desktop \ Windows System Administrator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

•  Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers, monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, configure backups, and be able to recover systems from backups.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Responsibilities also include:
• Patching workstation operating systems such as Windows 11.
• Updating software and applications installed on PCs and Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Using Omnissa (formerly VMware) Horizon to automate VDI deployment.
• Troubleshoot PCs, zero client hardware, and printers.
• Apply operating systems and applications STIGs for security compliance
• Provide end user support.
• Create and update system documentation

What you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years direct relevant experience
• TS/SCI security clearance
• Security+ certification
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with VMware vSphere and Omnissa Horizon
• Automation using PowerShell, Ansible, Chef or similar software
• Relevant Microsoft or VMware Certifications

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.