We are seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator in Herndon VA to support the SITE III DO contract within our National Programs Business Intelligence Systems & Applications Operating Unit. This role supports mission-critical applications and services for a key directorate within the U.S. Intelligence Community.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong Linux systems administration practical AWS cloud administration security hardening troubleshooting and application sustainment experience. The selected candidate will help ensure reliable operation performance security and availability of systems that support intelligence collection dissemination and mission operations.
This position is best suited for a senior administrator who has supported secure classified mission-focused environments and is comfortable working across Linux AWS security compliance and operational application support.
Responsibilities
The Cloud Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following:
Administer maintain and troubleshoot multi-user Linux systems supporting mission-critical applications.
Support Linux environments including CentOS Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Oracle Linux.
Provision maintain monitor and support servers within an AWS environment.
Use AWS console access to manage cloud-based infrastructure including compute storage backups snapshots monitoring and recovery activities.
Perform system backups snapshots disaster recovery activities and performance tuning.
Install configure patch and upgrade operating systems applications and supporting tools.
Apply security configurations perform STIG hardening and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
Review audit logs troubleshoot system issues and support root cause analysis.
Support Tier 1 troubleshooting and Tier 2 problem resolution for operational systems.
Work closely with network engineers software developers security teams and application stakeholders to maintain system availability and performance.
Manage system resources to optimize CPU disk storage and overall system responsiveness.
Administer user accounts profiles permissions service accounts and security settings.
Support security audits testing events vulnerability scans and compliance activities.
Create and maintain technical documentation including SOPs system administration guides user guides and operational procedures.
Evaluate system performance identify improvement opportunities and recommend hardware software or process enhancements.
Support mission-critical applications that may require occasional after-hours or weekend availability.
Work full time in a SCIF environment with flexible hours and availability during core business hours.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Bachelors degree in an area relevant to the position with 8 or more years of relevant experience; or Masters degree in an area relevant to the position with 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in an area relevant to the position with 3 or more years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
ActiveTS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
Ability to work full time in a SCIF.
Active Security certification or another current IAT II/III-level certification.
Strong current or very recent hands-on Linux systems administration experience with CentOS RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
Practical experience working in an AWS environment.
Experience using AWS console access to provision maintain and monitor servers.
Experience performing snapshots backups disaster recovery and performance tuning.
Experience with installation patching vulnerability remediation and STIG hardening.
Strong troubleshooting skills including scripting and audit log review.
Ability to support both technical troubleshooting and customer-facing Tier 1 communication.
Experience supporting operational systems application sustainment or mission-critical environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams security personnel developers and mission stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
The strongest candidates may also bring experience with:
Current polygraph.
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation such as:
SIPs
SAGs
SUMs
SOPs
Getting started guides
Experience with ElasticSearch.
Experience with AWS services and related technologies includingEC2S3 andElastiCache
Experience with Kafka OpenShift Docker Keycloak and WildFly.
Experience with PKI certificates SSL and service accounts.
Experience maintaining multiple environment types including physical virtual and cloud environments.
Experience supporting security audits testing events and compliance reviews.
Experience upgrading from CentOS to RHEL 8.
Experience supporting secure government defense intelligence or classified environments.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program 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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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
$135000 - $216000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
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ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator in Herndon VA to support the SITE III DO contract within our National Programs Business Intelligence Systems & Applications Operating Unit. This role supports mission-critical applications and services for a key directorate within t...
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator in Herndon VA to support the SITE III DO contract within our National Programs Business Intelligence Systems & Applications Operating Unit. This role supports mission-critical applications and services for a key directorate within the U.S. Intelligence Community.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong Linux systems administration practical AWS cloud administration security hardening troubleshooting and application sustainment experience. The selected candidate will help ensure reliable operation performance security and availability of systems that support intelligence collection dissemination and mission operations.
This position is best suited for a senior administrator who has supported secure classified mission-focused environments and is comfortable working across Linux AWS security compliance and operational application support.
Responsibilities
The Cloud Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following:
Administer maintain and troubleshoot multi-user Linux systems supporting mission-critical applications.
Support Linux environments including CentOS Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Oracle Linux.
Provision maintain monitor and support servers within an AWS environment.
Use AWS console access to manage cloud-based infrastructure including compute storage backups snapshots monitoring and recovery activities.
Perform system backups snapshots disaster recovery activities and performance tuning.
Install configure patch and upgrade operating systems applications and supporting tools.
Apply security configurations perform STIG hardening and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
Review audit logs troubleshoot system issues and support root cause analysis.
Support Tier 1 troubleshooting and Tier 2 problem resolution for operational systems.
Work closely with network engineers software developers security teams and application stakeholders to maintain system availability and performance.
Manage system resources to optimize CPU disk storage and overall system responsiveness.
Administer user accounts profiles permissions service accounts and security settings.
Support security audits testing events vulnerability scans and compliance activities.
Create and maintain technical documentation including SOPs system administration guides user guides and operational procedures.
Evaluate system performance identify improvement opportunities and recommend hardware software or process enhancements.
Support mission-critical applications that may require occasional after-hours or weekend availability.
Work full time in a SCIF environment with flexible hours and availability during core business hours.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Bachelors degree in an area relevant to the position with 8 or more years of relevant experience; or Masters degree in an area relevant to the position with 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in an area relevant to the position with 3 or more years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
ActiveTS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
Ability to work full time in a SCIF.
Active Security certification or another current IAT II/III-level certification.
Strong current or very recent hands-on Linux systems administration experience with CentOS RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
Practical experience working in an AWS environment.
Experience using AWS console access to provision maintain and monitor servers.
Experience performing snapshots backups disaster recovery and performance tuning.
Experience with installation patching vulnerability remediation and STIG hardening.
Strong troubleshooting skills including scripting and audit log review.
Ability to support both technical troubleshooting and customer-facing Tier 1 communication.
Experience supporting operational systems application sustainment or mission-critical environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams security personnel developers and mission stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
The strongest candidates may also bring experience with:
Current polygraph.
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation such as:
SIPs
SAGs
SUMs
SOPs
Getting started guides
Experience with ElasticSearch.
Experience with AWS services and related technologies includingEC2S3 andElastiCache
Experience with Kafka OpenShift Docker Keycloak and WildFly.
Experience with PKI certificates SSL and service accounts.
Experience maintaining multiple environment types including physical virtual and cloud environments.
Experience supporting security audits testing events and compliance reviews.
Experience upgrading from CentOS to RHEL 8.
Experience supporting secure government defense intelligence or classified environments.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program 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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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
$135000 - $216000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
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