Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as our Secure Virtual Desktops, Lead to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global Enterprise IT Infrastructure missions.
The candidate must have demonstrated experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). This position serves as the team leader for engineers and administrators providing secure virtual desktops services.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, implement, deploy and maintain secure VDI environments and solutions.
- Manage session hosts, master images, golden images, application layers, profile containers, and policy configurations.
- Design and develop enterprise IT solutions across co-locations, data centers, and cloud environments.
- Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into the VDI to enhance server performance.
- Evaluate VDI user and client needs as well as their experience to determine need for enhancements.
- Monitor VDI performance and resolve any issues.
- Monitor tools that provide critical insights into workloads, depletion of resources, and peak loads of servers.
- Ensure data accessibility and security.
- Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues for effective resolution that resolves root causes.
- Assess network and server architecture for efficiency, improvements, or upgrades.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data center’s layout, systems, and processes.
- Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues for effective resolution that resolves root causes.
- Assess network and server architecture for efficiency, improvements, or upgrades.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data center’s layout, systems, and processes.
- Travel may be required within the National Captial Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.
**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**
QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearance.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience; High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience).
- Certifications: SEC+ or CISSP
- Proven work experience designing/ implementing VDI.
- Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and their integration into enterprise environments.
- Experience working in cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.
- Experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and colocation services.
- Analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis and IT strategy development.
- ITIL or other applicable professional certifications.
- Knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Salesforce software.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required To hold this clearance.
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to obtain or pass a polygraph clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- At least 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of relevant experience with a master's degree
- At least 12 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma
- Security+ or CISSP certification
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf solutions and enterprise integration
- Experience working in cloud environments
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
- Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and colocation services
- Analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis and IT strategy development
- ITIL or other applicable professional certification
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Salesforce
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
Peraton Insights
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.









