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# Systems Administrator - Senior

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Sierra Vista, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $128,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17788384?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17788384%2FSystems-Administrator-Senior-Arizona-Fort-Huachuca

## About the Role

* Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years w/o BS/BA; 10 years with an Associates Degree
 * Active DoD Active Clearance

## Description

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.

 * Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
 * Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
 * Setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
 * Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
 * Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
 * Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.


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