Company:
Peraton
Location: Alexandria
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Responsibilities:
Peraton is seeking a MECM/SCCM Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) Program, for the US Coast Guard (CG). This initiative is modernizing and consolidating the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to Coast Guard's customers. This position is located in Alexandria, VA
The MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) System Administrator is responsible for the deployment, management, and maintenance of the MECM infrastructure. Ensures the efficient operation of all MECM components, managing software distribution, patch management, operating system deployment, and overall endpoint compliance. Closely with IT teams, end-users, and other stakeholders to provide a secure, reliable, and user-friendly environment.
Day to Day Work Responsibilities may include:
Install, configure, and maintain MECM infrastructure, including servers, databases, and clients.
Plan, execute, and monitor software update deployments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) to ensure all endpoints are properly patched and compliant with organizational security policies.
Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule and implement maintenance windows for deploying updates and patches, minimizing impact on end-user productivity.
Customize software update groups and deployment packages within MECM to target specific collections of devices, ensuring appropriate testing and phased rollout strategies.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software update deployments, including failed installations, update conflicts, and compliance discrepancies.
Design and implement automated workflows for deploying third-party software updates using MECM, leveraging vendor catalogs or custom update packages.
Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to package and deploy software applications using MECM, adhering to best practices for application compatibility and user experience.
Monitor software deployment success rates, compliance levels, and deployment status using MECM reports and dashboards, proactively addressing any discrepancies or failures.
Continuously evaluate and optimize MECM software deployment processes and configurations to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
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Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 0 years’ experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 6 years’ experience
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar.
Experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows Servers and Workstations.
Experience in software installation
CompTIA Security+ certification.
U.S.Citizenship required; must have an active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
ITILv4 Foundations certification
Understanding of software distribution, patch management, and operating system deployment.
Detail-oriented and able to organize information
Strong customer service and oral/written communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and produce results, given general priorities, required
Versatile and flexible and capable of assisting other Tier 3 teams within the overall, larger Enterprise support team
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:
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Peraton is seeking a MECM/SCCM Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) Program, for the US Coast Guard (CG). This initiative is modernizing and consolidating the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to Coast Guard's customers. This position is located in Alexandria, VA
The MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) System Administrator is responsible for the deployment, management, and maintenance of the MECM infrastructure. Ensures the efficient operation of all MECM components, managing software distribution, patch management, operating system deployment, and overall endpoint compliance. Closely with IT teams, end-users, and other stakeholders to provide a secure, reliable, and user-friendly environment.
Day to Day Work Responsibilities may include:
Install, configure, and maintain MECM infrastructure, including servers, databases, and clients.
Plan, execute, and monitor software update deployments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) to ensure all endpoints are properly patched and compliant with organizational security policies.
Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule and implement maintenance windows for deploying updates and patches, minimizing impact on end-user productivity.
Customize software update groups and deployment packages within MECM to target specific collections of devices, ensuring appropriate testing and phased rollout strategies.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software update deployments, including failed installations, update conflicts, and compliance discrepancies.
Design and implement automated workflows for deploying third-party software updates using MECM, leveraging vendor catalogs or custom update packages.
Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to package and deploy software applications using MECM, adhering to best practices for application compatibility and user experience.
Monitor software deployment success rates, compliance levels, and deployment status using MECM reports and dashboards, proactively addressing any discrepancies or failures.
Continuously evaluate and optimize MECM software deployment processes and configurations to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
#USCGIMS
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 0 years’ experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 6 years’ experience
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar.
Experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows Servers and Workstations.
Experience in software installation
CompTIA Security+ certification.
U.S.Citizenship required; must have an active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
ITILv4 Foundations certification
Understanding of software distribution, patch management, and operating system deployment.
Detail-oriented and able to organize information
Strong customer service and oral/written communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and produce results, given general priorities, required
Versatile and flexible and capable of assisting other Tier 3 teams within the overall, larger Enterprise support team
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:
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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