Peraton requires Systems Administrator Security (SR) to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 EOM. This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM its Component Commands its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration change license and asset management; conduct training and perform Install Move Add Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM the CIO/J6 organization and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

The Systems Administrator Security (SR) is a highly motivated Endpoint and Cloud Security Lead who is responsible for leading the technical support administration and continuous improvement of our endpoint and cloud security solutions with a primary focus on Trellix Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) and the Microsoft Defender Suite. This role has a deep understanding of modern security principles hands-on experience with the specified technologies and the ability to lead and mentor a team of security professionals to achieve technical and service objectives.

• Lead the deployment configuration and maintenance of Trellix Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) and the full Microsoft Defender Suite (including Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Office 365).
• Ensure all endpoint and cloud security platforms are optimized for performance availability and security.
• Develop and implement custom security policies rules and signatures to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure software development and identity and access management (IAM) teams to integrate security into all aspects of the technological environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for security configurations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Administer the ePO server which includes managing security policies creating and running queries for data collection and automating the deployment of various endpoint modules to ensure consistent protection across all systems.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with internal security policies and external directives (e.g. DISA STIGs USCYBERCOM orders). This includes preparing for and supporting security inspections and audits.
• Administer the complete Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Office 365 to ensure a holistic security posture.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of endpoint security agents including deployment updates health monitoring and decommissioning.
• Lead the successful integration and operationalization of all new endpoint security solutions. This responsibility involves weaving the new technology into our existing security fabric establishing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for daily use and ensuring its ongoing health and effectiveness through routine maintenance performance tuning and lifecycle updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Min 12 years with HS Diploma 10 years AS/AA degree 8 years with BS/BA degree 6 years with MS/MA 3 years with PhD
• A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required
• DoDD 8570.01-M IAT II
• Experience with ensuring all systems are compliant with internal security policies and external directives

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

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.