Senior Systems Administrator, TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton Inc
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory JIRA Command Prompt Computer Networks Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Subnetting System Center Configuration Manager Network Administration Windows PowerShell PuTTY
+11 more
Remote Administration TCP/IP Virtual Local Area Networks Software Vulnerability Management Nx-os Information Technology Patch Management CIS Benchmarks Firepower Cisco Switches Cisco

Job description

Experteer Overview In this hybrid role, you support and maintain both enterprise network and end-user computing infrastructure. You work on switching, VLANs, and endpoint imaging while delivering professional end-user support. You balance infrastructure chores with day-to-day operations, often working independently and escalating complex issues. You help sustain VDI/thin-client environments and Windows endpoints within a security-conscious, mission-critical setting. You will collaborate across teams to ensure reliable, secure IT services that enable government operations. Compensation / Benefits * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco switches (IOS-XE, NX-OS) and implement port security * Manage TCP/IP, subnetting, DHCP/DNS, and Layer 2/3 troubleshooting * Support and maintain VDI/thin-client infrastructure; provisioning and connectivity troubleshooting * Perform endpoint imaging and deployment via PXE and related tooling * Administer Windows 10/11 endpoints including configuration and lifecycle support * Execute patch management and remediate vulnerabilities per IAVA; maintain security baselines and STIGs * Use CLI and tools (PuTTY, PowerShell, Windows CMD) for configuration, diagnostics, and automation * Support Active Directory tasks (account/group management, OU navigation, basic Group Policy) * Document configurations, procedures, and changes following standard conventions * Provide high-quality end-user support and ticket handling; coordinate with cross-functional teams Tasks * 15+ years of system/network administration experience * Active TS/SCI w/Poly * 5+ years in network administration (mid-level) with Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS experience * 10+ years administering customer’s classified VDI/thin-client platform * 10+ years Windows 10/11 administration and troubleshooting * Strong customer service orientation and clear communication * Port security concepts and remediation knowledge * PXE-based imaging/deployment experience * PuTTY, PowerShell, and Windows command-line proficiency * Active Directory user/group administration * Patch management and vulnerability remediation (IAVA) expertise * Endpoint management platforms (SCCM/MECM, BigFix) * Security baselines and STIG compliance familiarity * Ticketing/ITSM exposure (JIRA) * Basic firewall awareness (Cisco Firepower/ASA) * Experience with remote administration tools * Understanding of structured cabling and patch panels * Basic scripting/automation for repetitive tasks Key requirements * heavily subsidized benefits * 25 days of PTO * bonus plan eligibility

Requirements

Experteer Overview In this hybrid role, you support and maintain both enterprise network and end-user computing infrastructure. You work on switching, VLANs, and endpoint imaging while delivering professional end-user support. You balance infrastructure chores with day-to-day operations, often working independently and escalating complex issues. You help sustain VDI/thin-client environments and Windows endpoints within a security-conscious, mission-critical setting. You will collaborate across teams to ensure reliable, secure IT services that enable government operations. Compensation / Benefits * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco switches (IOS-XE, NX-OS) and implement port security * Manage TCP/IP, subnetting, DHCP/DNS, and Layer 2/3 troubleshooting * Support and maintain VDI/thin-client infrastructure; provisioning and connectivity troubleshooting * Perform endpoint imaging and deployment via PXE and related tooling * Administer Windows 10/11 endpoints including aaaaaaaaaa MD, and lifecycle support * Execute patch management and remediate vulnerabilities per IAVA; maintain security baselines and STIGs * Use CLI and tools (PuTTY, PowerShell, Windows CMD) for configuration, diagnostics, and automation * Support Active Directory tasks (account/group management, OU navigation, basic Group Policy) * Document configurations, procedures, and changes following standard conventions * Provide high-quality end-user support and ticket handling; coordinate with cross-functional teams Tasks * 15+ years of system/network administration experience * Active TS/SCI w/Poly * 5+ years in network administration (mid-level) with Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS experience * 10+ years administering customer’s classified VDI/thin-client platform * 10+ years Windows 10/11 administration and troubleshooting * Strong customer service orientation and clear communication * Port security concepts and remediation knowledge * PXE-based imaging/deployment experience * PuTTY, PowerShell, and Windows a conventions proficiency * Active Directory user/group administration * Patch management and vulnerability remediation (IAVA) expertise * Endpoint management platforms (SCCM/MECM, BigFix) * Security baselines and STIG compliance familiarity * Ticketing/ITSM exposure (JIRA) * Basic firewall awareness (Cisco Firepower/ASA) * Experience with remote administration tools * Understanding of structured cabling and patch panels * Basic scripting/automation for repetitive tasks Key requirements * heavily subsidized benefits * 25 days of PTO * bonus plan eligibility

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