Mid-Level DoW experienced IT Systems Manager - Top Secret with S

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.



Leading provider of Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to the U.S. government. Integrates Information Related Capabilities (IRC) across multiple domains, environments, and geographic boundaries, supporting both domestic and overseas operation via Information Operations planners, intelligence analysts, cultural advisors, and linguists



Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level DoW experienced IT Systems Manager.

Location: On-site, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL

In this role, you will:

• Provide hands-on IT administration and systems management for a CENTCOM C-UXS program, in compliance with government-approved procedures, including operation of air-gapped NAS, sustainment of COTS systems, Interagency coordination for accreditation, and continuous compliance for enclaves holding federal law enforcement data.
• Understand and comply with government-approved procedures.
• Maintain and administer approved COTS software and manage associated licenses, staging, configuration, patching, rollback plans, and lifecycle for accredited and air gapped deployments.
• Operate and administer an air-gapped NAS: secure ingestion workflows, ACLs, backups/restores, media handling, encryption-at-rest, hardware lifecycle, and physical/technical security procedures for federal law enforcement data.
• Install, configure, patch, and sustain COTS computer systems and approved COTS software on unclassified enclaves; perform staging for air-gapped deployments and manage licenses.
• Provide hands-on IT support and troubleshooting for NAS, file servers, Windows Server, Active Directory, networked storage (NAS/SAN), and permitted M365 integrations.
• Provide hands-on IT support to ensure organizational software and tools are loaded and working on corresponding hardware.
• Coordinate COTS software updates, vulnerability remediation, and rollback plans with IA/ACM and system owners; ensure staging and installation procedures meet accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity/IA teams to ensure compliance with STIGs, patch management, system scanning, and continuous monitoring for accredited enclaves.
• Implement and maintain patch cycles, configuration management, and system hardening documentation.
• Support incident response for system outages or suspected compromise; preserve forensic data-at-rest and coordinate evidence handling with IA/cyber and law enforcement partners.
• Participate in accreditation, ATO/ATO-maintenance activities, and prepare system documentation and evidence for authorization.

Performance Metrics & Deliverables

• Repository/SharePoint and NAS uptime/availability per SLA.
• Timely completion of COTS staging, installation, and patch cycles coordinated with IA teams.
• Number and resolution time of IT incidents; successful remediation and lessons-
• Completed accreditation packages and evidence supporting ATO or continuous monitoring.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or related field and a minimum of 8 years' experience in IT systems administration and/or management. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of the bachelors degree many be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years supporting DoW, federal law enforcement, or Combatant Command environments.
• Demonstrated administration experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, networked storage (NAS/SAN), and enterprise NAS platforms.
• Hands-on experience operating air-gapped systems or managing sensitive/classified enclaves and media handling for federal data.
• Experience configuring and managing IT networks in a deployed environment.
• Experience installing, configuring, patching, and sustaining COTS software and managing licenses in isolated environments.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• SharePoint Administration certification and familiarity with permitted M365 integrations (where authorized).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current passport.
• Active DoW Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired / Preferred:

• Certifications: Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or higher; CompTIA Security+CE or equivalent.
• Experience with DISA STIGs, DoD IA requirements, and system accreditation processes.
• Experience administering enterprise NAS platforms (NetApp, Isilon, Dell EMC) and secure staging/sanitizing procedures for removable media.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python), basic SQL, and familiarity with DevSecOps/configuration management tools.
• Prior program management or team lead experience.

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.