Linux Systems Engineer

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Linux Systems Engineer to help design implement and sustain secure mission-focused research infrastructure supporting a Maryland-based research program. This role is hands-on and operations-oriented with primary responsibilities in Linux system administration and delivery of IT/telecommunications systems in both classified and unclassified environments.

This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park MD.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Implement maintain and enhance complex research infrastructure and its security posture across classified/unclassified spaces
• Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers
• Install configure troubleshoot and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions
• Support and administer virtualization platforms compute/storage and remote access solutions
• Configure and troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP (switching/routing basics port activation patching/cabling)
• Build maintain and update gold images for Linux and Windows systems; apply baseline configurations and hardening best practices
• Execute routine patching and system/tool updates and assist with audit/readiness tasks
• Support security administration activities such as endpoint protection malware detection intrusion detection and logging/auditing solutions
• Physically set up cable label and power systems; implement required physical controls in secure spaces
• Execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components/media
• Maintain working knowledge of security policies technical safeguards and operational security measures

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience and a Bachelors 1 years and a Masters or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree for a total of 7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments
• Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications
• Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software
• Strong communication/ and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams (Peraton customer subcontractors)
• Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly
• US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex network issues such as IPSec VXLAN firewalls load balancing and DNS
• Experience with VDI and thin client architectures and operations
• Experience administering security tooling such as enterprise antivirus/EDR malware detection IDS and audit/logging solutions
• Familiarity with open-source security/network tools (e.g. Snort)
• Experience with cloud and data platforms such as OpenStack Hadoop and/or Cloudera
• Working knowledge of AWS platforms/services and common deployment patterns
• Familiarity with modern network operations and capability delivery processes

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