Systems Administration, Lead Associate

Linux Systems Administrator / Engineer – Routemaster Team

 

The Routemaster team is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator / Engineer to lead the support of our Linux systems in virtualized environments, including AWS and MASH. This is a critical, hands-on role where you will serve as the primary administrator for all Linux development and production systems, ensuring their security, reliability, and performance.

 

We’re looking for a self-starter who is well organized, thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, and can communicate effectively with team members and customers. You’ll own the full lifecycle of system administration tasks—ranging from updates, patching, and monitoring to troubleshooting complex issues—while also contributing to system and process documentation.

 

Experience with AWS system deployment and management is highly desirable, as you’ll help shape the future of our infrastructure.

 

Key Responsibilities & Desired Skills:

• Deploying and managing systems in MASH and AWS environments

• Understanding of customer STE/STN requirements

• Applying IAVA patching and security updates to Linux systems

• Creating and applying server certificates

• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals (DNS, IP configurations, public/private networks, protocols)

• Installing and configuring software such as Wildfly, MySQL, and Java on Linux platforms

• Monitoring and maintaining system health to proactively resolve issues and minimize downtime

• Organized, independent, and proactive in both execution and documentation

This role offers the opportunity to be the go-to Linux expert on a mission-driven team, directly shaping the stability and security of critical systems.

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator (SA) on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute an additional 5 years of SA experience in lieu of degree.
• DOD 8570 certification (Security+ preferred)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

 

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 participation 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.

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.