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Peraton

External Job Posting Title Linux Systems Engineer

college park, MD

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About this opportunity

Peraton lists this External Job Posting Title Linux Systems Engineer opportunity in college park, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Linux Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and sustain secure, mission-focused research infrastructure supporting a Maryland-based research program. This role is hands-on and operations-oriented, with primary responsibilities in Linux system administration and delivery of IT/telecommunications systems in both classified and unclassified environments.

This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.

Key responsibilities may include:

Implement, maintain, and enhance complex research infrastructure and its security posture across classified/unclassified spaces

Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers

Install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions

Support and administer virtualization platforms, compute/storage, and remote access solutions

Configure and troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP (switching/routing basics, port activation, patching/cabling)

Build, maintain, and update gold images for Linux and Windows systems; apply baseline configurations and hardening best practices

Execute routine patching and system/tool updates, and assist with audit/readiness tasks

Support security administration activities such as endpoint protection, malware detection, intrusion detection, and logging/auditing solutions

Physically set up, cable, label, and power systems; implement required physical controls in secure spaces

Execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components/media

Maintain working knowledge of security policies, technical safeguards, and operational security measures

*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 3+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree, for a total of 9 years of experience

Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments

Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications

Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software

Strong communication/ and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams (Peraton, customer, subcontractors)

Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly

US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position

Preferred qualifications

Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex network issues such as IPSec, VXLAN, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS

Experience with VDI and thin client architectures and operations

Experience administering security tooling such as enterprise antivirus/EDR, malware detection, IDS, and audit/logging solutions

Familiarity with open-source security/network tools (e.g., Snort)

Experience with cloud and data platforms such as OpenStack, Hadoop, and/or Cloudera

Working knowledge of AWS platforms/services and common deployment patterns

Familiarity with modern network operations and capability delivery processes

Peraton Overview

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Worksite address

college park, MD, 20741, US

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