Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

About Peraton 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.
Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking a skilled Systems Engineer in the Washington, DC or Annapolis Junction area. This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for systems administration support, engineering support, integration, test, and deployment activities for the Security Engineering team. Responsibilities include: Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft server operating systems.
Manage virtualized environments. Provision and manage virtual machines. Manage and configure VDI environments.
Configure and maintain network services such as DNS ad DHCP
Knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs).
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
Work with internal and external IT teams to coordinate changes, implementations, and maintenances for network and security configurations
Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases.
Develop and implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats
Apply STIGs to IT systems and document results. Review STIG checklists developed by others for accuracy and completeness.
Develop RMF security policy and procedures documents.Qualifications Required: 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
Requires a TS/SCI.
Requires 8140/8570 IAT Level III certification.
Requires proven experience with a deep understanding of VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi).
Requires Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage, and networking concepts in virtualized environments.
Requires some experience with designing and implementing Vmware virtual infrastructure solutions, including scalability and high availability considerations.
Requires some experience with standing up ESXi hosts, various versions, AD integrations, time, and DNS services.
Requires some experience in the administration of Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access) Requires some experience in the administration of Microsoft databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management) Desired: VMware certifications (such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX) are highly desirable.
MCSE certification or other Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.
Cisco certifications are highly desirable.
8140/8570 IAT Level III is required for this position.
Experience with system administration and network administration
Experience with Linux is desirable.
Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages.
Knowledge of network and host hardening. Knowledge of Splunk is desired
Knowledge of Trellix and Tenable security and vulnerability products are desirable but not required.Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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