Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
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$ 104000 - 166000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.
Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.
At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.
Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking aSystems Administrator to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will provideinstallation configuration monitoring and troubleshootingof operating systems servers and applications to ensure FAA systems remainreliable secure and position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.
In this position you will:
- Install configure and maintainWindows Linux or UNIX operating systems and servers.
- Monitor system performance and availability to ensureoptimal uptime.
- Apply patches upgrades and security hardening in compliance with FAA and federal standards.
- Manageuser accounts permissions and access controls.
- Troubleshoot and resolvesystem hardware and application issues.
- Supportbackup recovery and disaster recovery planning.
- Maintain accuratesystem documentation diagrams and standard operating procedures.
- Conductlog monitoring auditing and incident response support.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance withNIST RMF FISMA and FAA IT security requirements.
- Participate insystem integration modernization efforts and configuration planning.
- Support modernization initiatives and day-to-day operations that keep the FAAs systems running smoothly.
- Supportmulti-site enterprise systemswith high availability requirements.
- Prepare and maintainaudit-ready system documentation.
Why This Role Matters
The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and a Systems Administrator you will directly contribute to the resiliency and security of infrastructure that supports air traffic operations FAA modernization programs and mission-critical services. Your work ensures the continuity and reliability of aviation systems that millions of passengers depend on daily.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience; or Masters degree and 10 years; or Associates degree and 14 years experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
Experience as a systems administrator in enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience managing Windows Server Linux distributions or UNIX systems.
Knowledge of Active Directory DNS DHCP and group policies.
Familiarity with system monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk Nagios SolarWinds).
- Understanding of federal IT compliance standards (NIST 800-53 RMF FISMA).
Experience managing virtualized environments (VMware Hyper-V or KVM).
Familiarity with cloud services (AWS Azure GCP) in hybrid or federal environments.
- Strong knowledge of backup and recovery.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
Certifications such asCompTIA Security Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA/MCSE) Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
Experience supportingFAA DOT DHS DoD or other federal IT environments.
Familiarity withFAA modernization programs (e.g. NextGen).
Experience withautomation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)tools like Ansible or Terraform.
Knowledge ofZero Trust architectures identity and access management (IAM) and endpoint security integration.
Experience supportingsafety-critical or mission-critical IT systemsin federal or aviation environments.
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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
