Peraton is hiring a Specialized Infrastructure Services Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.
As a Specialized Infrastructure Services Systems Engineer, you will provide systems engineering assessments of end user architectures, and system administration solutions to meet required capabilities and you will help administer Windows, and both VMWare and Desktop-based systems. You will also work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems; respond to requests for new systems to meet capacity and user requirements; and install and administer user desktops for specific critical user-access systems. #AJCM #MDFSP
QualificationsIndividual Capabilities/Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience.
- A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience.
- A high school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
- DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
- Assess end user computer architectures for optimizing resource management and allocation.
- Ability to optimize system operation and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
- Ability to break down complex problem space, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations.
- Configure and manage Windows operating systems, VMWare and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
- Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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$146,000 - $234,000. 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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience
- Master's degree or PhD may substitute for two years of experience
- High school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience is an alternative
- DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management IAM Level I or higher
- Experience assessing end-user computer architectures and optimizing resource management and allocation
- Experience with system operation optimization, resource utilization, capacity analysis, and planning
- Ability to formulate technical strategies, develop action plans, and track progress against established baselines
- Experience configuring and managing Windows operating systems and VMware
- Experience installing operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining network components, and implementing operating system enhancements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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.
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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.
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