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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator, Journeyman - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $106,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Comptia Cloud+, Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, BASIC (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Document Management Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Curam Configuration Tools, Scripting, Grafana, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Puppet - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e41e13d18b5fbe64 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System performance monitoring?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree * Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance. * Candidate must meet ONE of the following: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR + Relevant DoD/military training (examples: F07DZZ1; M03385G; M10395B; M223854; A-531-0021; DISA (451) Training (Linux/Windows); System Administrator (Intermediate) Playlist); OR + Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CompTIA Cloud+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+; SSCP). * Required experience and skills: + Systems administration or server engineering experience supporting enterprise environments. + Hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration, patch management, configuration management, and backup/recovery processes. + Practical application of STIG hardening, vulnerability remediation workflows, and RMF/ATO evidence practices. + Proficiency with monitoring/observability tools, ticketing systems, and basic automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python). + Strong documentation skills and ability to follow change control and configuration management processes. * Desired: + Prior DoD/ARNG system administration or classified environment experience. + Experience with virtualization, cloud-hosted server management, orchestration, and automated configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.). #ENOCS ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative System Administrator Journeyman to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard., * Administer and maintain server systems to ensure reliable, secure, and performant operations across assigned environments. * Perform routine system maintenance, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting per approved standards and operating procedures. * Apply DISA STIGs and system hardening controls to maintain cybersecurity compliance and support accreditation requirements. * Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools; identify and remediate issues proactively. * Investigate and remediate incidents; escalate complex problems to engineering or vendor support as required. * Document system configurations, changes, maintenance activities, and evidence to support audits and continuity of operations. * Support application deployments, backups/restores, and recovery procedures to sustain operational readiness. * Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and configuration baselines to support consistent administration and change control. ## Related Videos - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) - [The Memory Leak That Ate Our Cluster: A Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2057-the-memory-leak-that-ate-our-cluster-a-postmortem) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)