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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Storm Force Management Team (SFMT) System Administrator - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, McAfee VirusScan, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Nginx, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Git, Tenable Nessus, Kibana, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88076606/1 ## About the Role * 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. ## 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 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)