Peraton · 1 day ago
Systems Administrator, DCO (National Passport Center)
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Systems Administrator to provide IT Operations and Maintenance support for consular applications and systems across U.S. Passport Offices, ensuring stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems.
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Responsibilities
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain desktop, server, and peripheral COTS/GOTS systems to ensure operational reliability and performance
Manage deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of hardware, software, and databases-including Consular Affairs applications, SCCM, Active Directory, vSphere, and SQL environments
Perform data and system backups, restores, and ongoing management of IT infrastructure to ensure data integrity and system availability
Coordinate and implement hardware/software upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning activities with minimal service disruption
Administer Active Directory accounts, privileges, and badge logon configurations in accordance with security policies
Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with Microsoft Defender and Department of State cybersecurity standards
Document configurations, system changes, and performance trends, maintaining accurate technical and topology documentation
Log, track, and resolve incidents using ServiceNow, collaborating with Government System Administrators and ISSOs to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient IT operations
Manage inventory of peripherals and support devices, including tracking asset transfers, maintaining accurate documentation, and ordering/replenishing supplies to ensure operational readiness
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship and active SECRET Government Security Clearance
Experience as a systems administrator in a Windows-based environment
Preferred
Knowledge of NTFS and share permissions; distribution/security group management
Knowledge of DHCP, Print Server and Exchange/O365 management
Knowledge and understanding of Cisco switching and routing technologies
Experience with ServiceNow or Remedy Ticket Management System
Experience with IBML Scanner Appliances
Active Directory - Users and Computers
Experience with Intermec PM43 Label Printers
CompTIA A+, Network+, and/or Security+ Certifications
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-25
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