Job Requirements
Beltsville, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$112,000 - $179,000
Job Description
About Peraton
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.
Program Overview
Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator (Journeyman) to support our Federal Strategic Cyber Mission program.
Location: Beltsville, MD
What You'll Do
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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.
Program Overview
Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator (Journeyman) to support our Federal Strategic Cyber Mission program.
Location: Beltsville, MD
- Ability to support core business hours (0800-1700).
What You'll Do
- Administer and support Windows Server systems across enterprise environments, including OpenNet, ClassNet, and associated enclaves.
- Perform routine system maintenance, patching, and configuration updates in accordance with established standards.
- Troubleshoot server, OS, and service-level issues to maintain system availability and performance.
- Support Active Directory (AD) operations including authentication issues, directory health, and access control validation.
- Assist with ARS-related activities within connect.sbu environments.
- Resolve AD authentication issues, account lockouts, and directory-related challenges.
- Ensure correct use of key AD attributes (including extensionAttribute10 and iPost-related attributes) to support integrations with platforms such as Okta and iPost.
- Execute patching activities following DT maintenance windows and compliance requirements.
- Monitor iPost scoring and collaborate with Scanning and System Administration teams to remediate findings.
- Apply STIG-compliant configurations and support vulnerability remediation efforts alongside Cybersecurity teams.
- Monitor system performance using SolarWinds and Splunk; identify and resolve system-level issues.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to drive automation and reduce manual tasks.
- Support backup validation and system recovery efforts in alignment with COOP expectations.
- Support virtualized environments (e.g., Nutanix) and assist with integrations and infrastructure updates.
- Collaborate with supporting teams to troubleshoot dependencies and connectivity issues.
- Maintain clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities.
- Continue developing technical proficiency in Windows systems, AD, and enterprise tools used within the environment.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or, Master's degree with minimum of 7 years; or PhD with 4 years. Four (4) additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
- Must possess, or obtain prior to start date, at least one of the following certifications. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment:
- CASP+ CE; CCNA Cyber Ops; CCNA-Security; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CySA+; GCED; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; SCYBER; VCA DCV; PPDA; Agile IC;
SNOW App Dev
- CASP+ CE; CCNA Cyber Ops; CCNA-Security; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CySA+; GCED; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; SCYBER; VCA DCV; PPDA; Agile IC;
- Experience with enterprise technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization platforms (e.g., Nutanix), and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- An Active Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
- Ability to support core business hours (0800-1700).
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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