Storm Force Management Team (SFMT) System Administrator

Peraton Inc
Fort Meade, MD, United States
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$112,000.0 - $179,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Apache HTTP Server Bash Shell Cisco IOS Configuration Management Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Elasticsearch Hypervisor Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
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McAfee VirusScan Windows Servers Network Architecture Networking Basics Nginx Public Key Infrastructure Windows PowerShell Ansible Git Tenable Nessus Kibana Vulnerability Analysis User Accounts

Job description

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or universityand 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.

About the company

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

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