LINUX Red Hat Systems Administrator / Space Programs

Peraton is seeking an entry to mid-level LINUX Red Hat Systems Administrator to join our team in Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops VA.to support our Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE). 

 

As prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks.  In this position, you will become part of NASA’s return to the moon, support new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be an integral part of a world class team that ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements. 

 

Operating here are numerous satellite ground terminals which ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations, NASA’s orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), customer spacecraft (satellites), and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. NASA's facilities serve as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists who then use the daily influx of data to expand our ever-growing knowledge of the Earth and the universe.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of Red Hat systems
• Assist IT Security Team with mitigating vulnerabilities of these systems to demonstrate NIST 800-53 compliance
• Collaborate with technical engineering teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate system anomalies
• Develop technical products and reports visible to various groups and levels of leadership
• Support regular audits and assessments, and demonstrate system compliance and risk mitigation to assessors

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related technical experience supporting Linux and Windows systems. 
• 2+ years of experience in CentOS and/or RHEL
• 2+ years of fundamental security and network concepts (intrusion detection, TCP/IP, SSL, ports, switching, routing, etc.)
• One or more of the following Red Hat certifications:
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Deployment and Systems Management
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Performance Tuning
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation: Ansible Best Practices
• This position requires a “Public Trust” background check with the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance, which requires a US citizen.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related technical discipline preferred
• Security+ or similar security related certification
• Scripting and automation experience a plus
• A Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certification
• Experience with embedded systems
• Familiarity with building or maintaining satellite ground systems
• 2+ years of Python experience (professional use for automation strongly preferred)
• One or more of the following Red Hat certifications:
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Deployment and Systems Management
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Performance Tuning
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation: Ansible Best Practices
• Ability to work well individually and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills

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.

$51,000 - $82,000. 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.