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Peraton · 3 weeks ago

Linux Systems Administrator, Senior Advisor

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $304K/yr

20+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The role involves serving as a Systems Administrator supporting cloud-based repositories in a dynamic, mission-critical environment, requiring proactive and technically skilled individuals to manage complex systems and ensure operational efficiency.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor system health and performance

Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across hardware, software, and network layers

Maintain and manage storage systems

Coordinate with external hardware, network, and infrastructure teams

Provide after-hours on-call and call-in support as needed

Ensure compliance with system security requirements

Participate in technical and engineering discussions

Create and maintain system-level scripts and automation tools

Apply system patches and perform upgrades

Administer and manage user accounts

Maintain accurate hardware and asset inventory records

Qualification

Linux system administrationHadoopAccumuloTS/SCI clearanceBashPythonPuppetSecurity+ certificationTroubleshootingSystem monitoringCollaboration

Required

Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Must meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements; Security+ certification is preferred

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required