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# Junior Systems Engineer / Active TS/SCI

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Firmware, Information Technology Operations, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Routing, Package Management Systems, TCP/IP, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Openwrt, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9131360/junior-systems-engineer-active-tssci

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering, IT operations, or a related technical field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
 * Proficiency with Linux (administration, command-line operations, configuration).
 * Working familiarity with OpenWRT (router firmware, configuration, network setup, package management).
 * Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
 * U.S. citizenship required.
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with scripting (Bash, Python).
 * Exposure to embedded systems or network appliances.
 * Familiarity with Git or other version-control tools.

## Description

* Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems across the program's infrastructure.
 * Possess hands-on experience working in Linux environments along with practical familiarity using OpenWRT-based systems.
 * Apply strong technical problem-solving skills and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
 * Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems and network devices.
 * Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for system issues.
 * Implement updates, patches, and configuration changes.
 * Maintain documentation and configuration records.
 * Collaborate with senior engineers on technical tasks and project deliverables.


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