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 world’s 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
- Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and 5 years of system administration experience. Five years of additional experience may be substituted for a BS.
- 1-2 years of combined experience in network administration to include working knowledge of Cisco switches on IOS-XE and NX-OS platforms.
- 2+ years experience administering the customer’s classified VDI / thin-client desktop platform
- 2+ years experience Windows 10 and/or Windows 11 administration and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with PXE-based imaging/deployment.
- Proficiency with PuTTY, PowerShell, and Windows command-line tools.
- Experience with Active Directory user/group administration.
- Experience with endpoint management platforms (SCCM/MECM, BigFix).
- Familiarity with security baselines and STIG compliance.
- Exposure to ticketing/ITSM systems JIRA.
- Basic firewall awareness and coordination experience (e.g., Cisco Firepower/ASA).
- Familiarity with remote administration tools.
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of networking fundamentals: VLANs, subnetting, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and switching concepts.
- Understanding port security concepts and remediation.
- Strong customer service orientation and clear written/verbal communication.
- Understanding of patch management processes and vulnerability remediation (IAVA-driven).
- Understanding of structured cabling, patch panels, and physical connectivity.
- Knowledge of basic scripting/automation for repetitive administrative tasks.
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Salary Range Estimate:
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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 individual’s 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.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
