Linux System Administrator, Senior
Linux System Administrator, Senior
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$ 190000 - 304000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Senior Linux System Administrator
Location: San Antonio TX
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Your Mission:
Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to support our high-impact Cyber Intelligence team in San Antonio TX. Join us at the forefront of national security as you help operate and secure critical cloud-based repositories in a fast-paced mission-driven environment where your skills directly support global operations.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments enjoys solving complex technical problems and is passionate about contributing to real-world cybersecurity missions.
What Youll Do:
Youll work hands-on with large-scale Hadoop and Accumulo clusters helping maintain the stability performance and security of our cloud systems. Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring and maintaining system health across distributed environments
Troubleshooting hardware software and network issues
Sustaining and optimizing storage systems
Collaborating with hardware software security and infrastructure teams
Automating tasks and managing configurations using tools like Puppet Bash and Python
Providing after-hours support as needed for mission-critical issues
Ensuring compliance with system security requirements
Participating in system design and architecture discussions
Maintaining system scripts patching software and managing user accounts
Keeping accurate hardware and system inventories
Who You Are:
Youre a proactive skilled Linux system administrator with a strong background in:
Operational troubleshooting of cloud-based systems and large-scale distributed clusters
Tools such as Hadoop Accumulo and experience managing cloud infrastructure
Scripting and automation using Bash Python or other scripting languages
Configuration management with Puppet (or similar tools)
You understand that requirements can shift quickly and are ready to adapt in real time to global operational needs.
Why Peraton
At Peraton you wont just maintain systemsyoull safeguard missions. Youll work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to protecting the nation through advanced technology and innovation. We offer competitive compensation a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Experience:
20 years as a Linux System Administrator on projects of similar scope and complexity
Proven ability to plan and lead system administration efforts
Education:
Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field
May substitute 5 additional years of experience in place of degree
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required
Technical Expertise in:
Designing and implementing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions
Developing DoDAF-compliant architectures including operational technical standards and system/service views
Leading end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize long-term system performance
Applying models simulations and prototyping to manage risk and lower development costs
Managing system configurations throughout lifecycle (hardware software and documentation)
Creating design alternatives that factor in cost complexity reuse risk and scalability
Developing and monitoring risk mitigation plans including fallback strategies using EVM data
Supporting Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) efforts with well-justified solution recommendations
Providing technical leadership across the full system development lifecyclefrom requirements gathering through integration and testing
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
