Site Systems Administrator

  • Herndon, VA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 17 days ago

Overview

On Site
USD 104,000.00 - 166,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Application Development
Messaging
Technical Support
Database Security
Management
CPU
Cyber Security
System Security
Tier 1
Tier 2
Servers
Backup Administration
Computer Hardware
Backup
Recovery
System Documentation
MASS
Test Cases
Performance Analysis
Documentation
NCR
SAP BASIS
PASS
CISSP
Security+
Distributed Computing
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Email Administration
Enterprise Services
VMware
VCP
NCP
Terraform
Dell
Network
SAN Administration
Virtualization
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
Switches
Routing
Firewall
Load Balancing
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Ansible
Puppet
Progress Chef
VBScript
C++
Unix
Shell
Python
Perl
Ruby
JavaScript
Storage
NFS
Server Message Block
SMB
Amazon S3
FC
iSCSI
Active Directory
DHCP
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Group Policy
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SLES
Operating Systems
Database
Microsoft SQL Server
Docker
Kubernetes
IaaS
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Continuous Integration
Security Clearance
Nexus
Adobe AIR
SAFE
Law

Job Details

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced systems Site Systems Administrator to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global missions.

The Site Systems Administrator will have an emphasis on Enterprise Services and Email Administration.

Responsibilities:
  • Administer and maintain email systems, including monitoring server performance/ usage/ availability and messaging infrastructure, mail routing, and creation of user accounts.
  • Troubleshoot email issues for resolution and provide technical support to users.
  • Create user accounts and maintain database security levels.
  • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
  • Monitor and manage enterprise system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
  • Perform Windows, Server and Email services.
  • Assess and remediate the enterprise design and implementation to mitigate performance and cybersecurity risks.
  • Perform systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
  • Configure operating systems and support enterprise servers.
  • Install and configure database and application software.
  • Perform database backups and system restoration, monitor database performance, and perform troubleshooting.
  • Interact with users and interfacing applications.
  • Provide hardware and software backup recovery.
  • Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tune system performance, installing system wide software, and allocating mass storage space.
  • Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, performance analysis, and user guidelines/ instructions documentation.
  • 10% Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a counter-intelligence scope (CI) Poly clearances.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with bachelor's degree; Minimum of 6 years with master's degree; Minimum of 3 years with PhD or 12+ years of relevant work experience can be used in lieu of a degree.
  • Current CISSP or Security + Certification.
  • Proven work experience as a Systems Admin or similar role in a large, distributed computing environment.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of email administration and enterprise services.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearances.
  • Current VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certification e.g. VCP, NCP, etc.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Terraform or Ansible.
  • Experience with Dell PowerFlex.
  • Experience working in a large enterprise environment.
  • Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration.
  • 8-12 years' experience, in supporting virtualization technologies preferred.
  • Strong understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing).
  • Strong Scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
  • Strong understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe).
  • Knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
  • Knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems including Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 as well as RHEL and SLES operating systems.
  • Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2 and later.
  • Knowledge of container technologies including but not limited to Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher.
  • Knowledge of IaaS in cloud using MS Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

Security Clearance:

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI Poly, ship is required to hold this clearance.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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