Junior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the company's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks. You will ensure that systems are scalable, reliable, and secure, helping to deliver efficient and effective technology solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both hardware and software systems, as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient systems and infrastructure to meet the organization's needs.
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to plan and implement systems for new projects or system upgrades.
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software applications, and hardware components.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively resolve problems related to hardware, software, or network performance.
• Conduct routine system checks and audits to ensure optimal system health and security.
• Apply patches, updates, and system upgrades to keep infrastructure current and secure.
• Manage network configurations, firewalls, VPNs, and ensure proper network segmentation for security and performance.
• Implement and maintain security protocols, access controls, and monitoring systems to protect the organization's IT infrastructure from threats.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures.
• Directly or indirectly implement monitoring/auditing and reporting compliance with security controls.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline system deployments, configuration management, and monitoring processes.
• Use configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to automate system administration tasks.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of system failures or outages.
• Manage backup systems, performing regular backups, testing recovery procedures, and ensuring that data is protected and recoverable.
• Work closely with development, operations, and support teams to ensure systems meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for system-related issues, both proactively and as part of incident resolution.
• Document system architecture, configurations, procedures, and processes to ensure knowledge sharing and efficient management.
• Prepare regular reports on system performance, issues, and resolutions to share with stakeholders.

*Position is contingent upon Spring 2025 contract award*

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• BA/BS and 2+ years of experience; Masters and 1+ years; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar systems administration/engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Linux, Windows Server, etc.) and system administration tasks.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Proficiency with networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Hands-on experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Strong understanding of security protocols, firewalls, and VPN configurations.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).
• Experience in large-scale distributed systems or high-availability environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with procedures under the Risk Management Framework to maintain compliance with applicable security regulations such as Committee on National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NISD), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and applicable Intelligence Community Directives.

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

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.