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Peraton · 22 hours ago

Linux Systems Administrator

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

6+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to implement and manage a centralized Cloud System Management system, requiring a self-starter capable of operating with minimal supervision.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Configure ACAS; evaluating and understanding STIG; perform ACAS scans and perform compliance assessment against STIG; configure and manage ePolicy Orchestrator for Data Loss Prevention and Antivirus

Configure tools such as YUM, Ansible, and WSUS Server; remediate and patch systems

Set up Kick Start scripts and Boot Server; configure and manage a Linux Identity Management System

Set up and configure TFTO and HTTPS; configure an audit reduction/SIEM tool

Configure and manage firewalls; configure and manage file sharing with Windows systems; and configure and manage a complete system inventory

Qualification

Linux System AdministrationCloud System ManagementACAS ConfigurationAnsibleData Loss PreventionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Education: 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Must have demonstrable previous experience in Linux System Administration in areas such as those above

Must be proficient in verbal and written communication with teammates and supervisors, including the ability to communicate across disciplines

Must not only possess technical depth, but also have demonstrated practical application implementing and maintaining similar systems in production environments while applying industry standards and best practices

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance. SCI eligibility may be required in the future. The position may elevate to TS Poly in the future, so candidates should be able to pass a Polygraph evaluation