Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:
As a candidate for this position, you will be responsible for everyday server operations such as deploy, package, secure, update, and configure Windows Server workloads using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. In this role, you implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, security, management, compute, networking, storage, monitoring, high availability, and disaster recovery.  Working directly within the Trellix team and with the MDE team, able to understand and implement endpoint security policies as needed.

You must have experience using administrative tools and technologies such as Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and IaaS virtual machine (VM) administration.

The Systems Administrator should have several years of experience with Windows Server operating systems and a working knowledge of PowerShell and Linux RHEL OS.

Skills required:

Deploy and manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment

Manage virtual machines and containers within VMWare

Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure

Experience managing storage and file services

Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructure

Implement and manage Windows Server high availability

Implement disaster recovery; Backup procedures and COOP operation

Experience with Migration of servers and workload

Monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server environments

Qualifications:
Required qualifications:

5 years of experience with BS/BA; 3 years of experience with MS/MA; 7 years of experience with and Associates; at least 9 years of experience without a degree

Experience as a Systems Administrator or experience supporting complex end user desktop and mobile device support

DoD Top Secret or higher clearance (current and active)

DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II (such as Security+)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications:

MCSA relevant to the candidate's work area OR

VMware Certified Associate (VCA) OR

VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) OR

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate OR

Microsoft Certified Associate relevant to work area OR

MCSA Server 2012/2016 OR

Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate OR

MCSE relevant to the candidates work area OR

AWS Sys Ops Administrator Associate OR

Nutanix Certified Professional OR

MCTS: SCCM

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 to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:
$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.