Site Lead

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. 

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. 

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Site Lead - Senior to support this mission in Kadena, Japan.

Responsibilities:  

As a Site Lead - Senior, you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: 

• Serves as the lead expert and holds ultimate authority for all systems administration activities across the entire C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure technological platforms at a critical site to include:  
• Support of GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE Primary transport and dissemination systems including DDS, B1DDS, B2TR, B3IGS  
• Support of Cloud infrastructure including GC2, mC2, Joint Cloud with DAF CLOUDworks  
• Support of Operations and Management systems including ServiceNow, CDS, CAAP  
• Support of Network Infrastructure including RGEPs, IGEPs, MGEP, ground terminals and gateways  
• Support of Multiple network domains (e.g., Commercial, NIPR (CUI), SIPR, JWICS) 
• Is COOP trained and leads and commands a large or highly skilled team of systems administrators, setting all performance goals, providing technical and professional development, and enforcing adherence to enterprise and site-specific standards. 
• Is solely responsible for the architectural implementation and operational oversight of integrated strategies for complex network configuration management, advanced performance monitoring, and strategic technological resource optimization across the site's platforms. 
• Directs the deployment and comprehensive management of user access management frameworks, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC) across all systems at the site. 
• Manages and approves all Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) and leads all advanced troubleshooting efforts, implementing problem management processes and directing root cause analysis for major incidents at the site. 
• Provides expert guidance and makes final decisions on optimizing system configurations, hardening operating systems and applications, and improving overall operational efficiency of the site's C2ISR infrastructure. 
• Functions as the primary technical authority for systems administration at the site, anticipating and mitigating strategic risks, and ensuring robust, adaptable, and high-performance system solutions for C2ISR operational readiness. 
• Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps. 
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Site management dashboards (Primavera P6, MS Project) for installation oversight; resource allocation trackers for personnel and equipment readiness; SATCOM gateway integration modules (RGEP/IGEP deployment tools, L3 Harris SRVT converters); COOP readiness trackers for site relocation and continuity; stakeholder communication dashboards for site status visibility; SOP/QRC libraries for standardized site operations; lessons learned repositories for installation and sustainment practices; compliance audit checklists for DoD site standards; configuration management databases (CMDB) for site assets and documentation; predictive analytics engines for site performance and risk forecasting; variance and utilization analysis tools for site operations; automated testing suites for site readiness validation.  

Required qualifications: 

• Previous experience as a Site Lead or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level 
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience

• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level 

• US citizenship is required 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment. 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with BS/BA, or 6 years’ experience with MS/MA, 

Work Environment:  

• Location: Kadena, Japan

• On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking 

• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments 

 

Why Join Us?   

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities 

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations 

• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness 

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community 

• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems 

 

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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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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