Storm Force Management Team (SFMT) System Administrator

Posted 26 Days Ago
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Fort Meade, MD, USA
In-Office
112K-179K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Administer Windows and Linux systems, manage user accounts and IT assets, apply patches, transfer files across networks, and conduct vulnerability and compliance scans. Support helpdesk operations during annual exercises, maintain Trellix security files, coordinate access with event locations, and work with the ISSO on certification, accreditation, risk assessments, and configuration control. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and periodic travel.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Storm Force Management Team (SFMT) System Administrator to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Fort Meade, MD. As a Systems Administrator 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 an SFMT Systems Administrator on our team you will provide support required to operate and maintain all hardware and software in compliance with established policies required by the customer. This position is technical in nature. The successful individual will perform systems administration in coordination with the ISSO. The Systems Administrator will:

  • Provide tier 1 helpdesk support at an annual exercise event
  • Collect and transfer files between networks
  • Manage user accounts
  • Apply and verify patches on Windows and Linux systems
  • Update Trellix ePO (Formerly McAfee) security files
  • Run and review vulnerability scans and compliance scans
  • Manage configuration control of IT assets
  • Coordinate with event locations to ensure access #MDFSP #AJCM
Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and five (5) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in Modern operating systems and network architectures.  
  • Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation. Architecture development and design. Risk Assessments. IA Metrics gathering.  
  • Must meet DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level 1 requirements (Security + at a minimum).
  • Be willing to operate in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision, and possess strong interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Be willing to travel; several smaller trips (2-5 days) per year and one longer trip (2 to 5 weeks) per year.
  • Physical Demands & Equipment: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Experience with Tenable Nessus/ACAS.
  • Experience with Trellix (formerly McAfee).
  • Understanding of DNS.
  • Familiarity with Linux CLI; Windows Servers; Bash and Powershell Scripting.
  • Experience with Nginx and Apache Web Server Management.
  • Understanding of basic networking concepts.
  • Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Experience with PKI; Ansible or other operating tools; Linux KVM Hypervisor; Windows GPO; Elasticsearch/Kibana; GIT; Python; RSYSLOG; Nxlog; Cisco IOS CLI.
  • Demonstrate experience with Operating Systems (Windows, Linux).

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 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$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

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and five years of systems administration experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; five additional years of systems administration experience may substitute for the degree.
  • At least two years of experience with modern operating systems and network architectures.
  • At least two years of experience with certification and accreditation, architecture development and design, risk assessments, and information assurance metrics gathering.
  • DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level 1 qualification, with Security+ at minimum.
  • Experience with Tenable Nessus or ACAS.
  • Experience with Trellix, formerly McAfee.
  • Understanding of DNS and basic networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with Linux command-line interface, Windows Servers, Bash, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Experience managing Nginx and Apache web servers.
  • Willingness to work dynamically with minimal supervision and strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Willingness to travel for several smaller trips of two to five days and one longer trip of two to five weeks annually.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Experience with PKI, Ansible or other operating tools, Linux KVM Hypervisor, Windows GPO, Elasticsearch/Kibana, Git, Python, Rsyslog, Nxlog, and Cisco IOS CLI.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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.

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