Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an IaaS System Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position can be worked remotely.
This qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's United States Coast Guard (USCG) Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) Program.
This program is an enterprise delivery service consisting of several consolidated task orders and is executed to bring innovation and modernization to the USCG enterprise IT environment, within a managed service business model.
The USCG enterprise encompasses an extensive range of IT services and has unique solution challenges to meet their mission needs.
This position is located in Alexandria, VA.
Day to Day Work Responsibilities :
- Provision, configure, and maintain virtualized infrastructure components such as virtual machines, networks, and storage within an IaaS environment.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect infrastructure components and data, including access controls, firewalls, and encryption.
- Collaborate with other teams to design and implement scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
- Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages and configuration management tools.
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
- Perform regular backups and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, including troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing and future reference.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to cloud computing and infrastructure management.
USCGIMS
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 5-7 years' experience or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 3-5 years experience or high school diploma / equivalent and minimum 9 years' experience
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or OpenStack.
- Proficiency in administering Linux and Windows-based systems.
- Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and services (e.g., TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and platforms, especially IaaS providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Strong scripting skills with languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements within a cloud environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) are a plus.
- Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance
- Must have the ability to support core business hours and on-call support during non-core business hours.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
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 peraton.
com 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.
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