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# Senior Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $234,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Networks, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Computer Network Operations, Patch Management
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18791391/Senior-Systems-Administrator-Maryland-Fort-Meade

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or universityand ten(10) 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.

 * DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
 * Additional Domain Experience:

 * Computer Network Operations - Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in Modern operating systems and network architectures.
 * Information Assurance - Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation. Architecture development and design. Risk Assessments. IA Metrics gathering.

Ability to break down complex problem space, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations.

Configure and manage Windows, Linux and container-based operating systems and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

 * Strong oral and written communication skills.

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 Senior Systems Administrator to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, 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 a Senior Systems Administrator on our team, you will provide system administration solutions to meet required capabilities including managing container-based applications and administering servers including performing patch management and supporting upgrades of customer systems. This is primarily a Windows environment, though Linux is also used. #AJCM #MDFSP