Linux Systems Administrator (SDN Cisco ACI)
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Job Location:
College Park, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 112000 - 179000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking a poly-cleared Linux Systems Administrator who can own day-to-day administration and security posture of complex research infrastructure in classified and unclassified environments while also bringing strong software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities and exceptional automation skills. You will work closely with Peraton team members sub-contractors as well as directly with our Maryland-based customer in a fast-paced environment.
This role supports mission-critical systems by implementing secure configurations maintaining baseline images troubleshooting infrastructure issues end-to-end (compute network and storage) and building repeatable automation to reduce toil and ensure compliance.
This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park MD.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Administer and harden Linux and Windows server environments (installation configuration patching performance tuning account management services kernel/package management)
- Maintain and enhance the security posture of research infrastructure systems in accordance with program security plans and operational requirements
- Build maintain and update images/baselines for Linux systems; apply STIF-aligned secure configurations and document as required
- Perform incident triage and troubleshooting across OS services network and storage layers; drive issues to resolution and capture lessons learned/runbooks
- Develop automation to standardize provisioning configuration enforcement and sustainment (e.g. Ansible Bash Python PowerShell)
- Install configure and troubleshoot IT and networking hardware/software in classified and unclassified spaces
- Support virtualization and underlying platform operations (hypervisor administration VM provisioning capacity planning)
- Implement/maintain storage solutions and data management practices; ensure reliable backup/restore operations aligned to program requirements
- Perform hands-on physical tasks: rack/stack cabling power patching ports and coordinating activations as needed
- Support and/or administer SDN/Cisco ACI fabrics: understanding tenants VRFs bridge domains EPGs contracts L4-L7 service integration and operational troubleshooting
- Interface effectively with Peraton and customer stakeholders; communicate system status risks and recommended actions clearly
- Coordinate and monitor subcontractor tasking as required; ensure deliverables meet technical and security expectations
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of experience and a BS in computer science IT or related technical discipline MS and 4 years of experience or a Ph.D. Four years of additional experience may be used in lieu of a Bachelors degree for a total of 10 years of experience
- Strong hands-on experience administering Linux servers in production (baseline builds patching hardening troubleshooting)
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain automation using Ansible and/or Python/Bash
- Working experience supporting SDN / Cisco ACI operations and troubleshooting in an enterprise or mission environment
- Practical knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP routing/switching operations DNS/DHCP firewalls/segmentation) virtualization and storage technologies and security best practices
- Ability to operate as a senior contributor on complex projects with integrated customer/subcontractor teams
- This position requires an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supporting secure environments and compliance efforts (RMF NIST-aligned controls STIG/SRG implementation SCAP tooling and remediation workflows)
- Experience integrating GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions into governed environments
- Experience building compliance-as-code style automation (continuous configuration validation drift detection audit artifact generation)
- Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience in high-tempo operational environments
- Experience leading or coordinating small technical efforts and directing subcontractor tasks
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
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
