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Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Peraton, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724

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Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Must meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements; Security+ certification is preferred.

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits including heavily subsidized employee coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous cap, and participation in an attractive bonus plan. Job Description:

The candidate will serve as a Systems Administrator supporting cloud-based repositories in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. These systems support thousands of users across the Intelligence Community and require a proactive, technically skilled individual who can adapt to changing operational requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience administering large Hadoop and Accumulo-based clusters, strong Linux system administration skills, and familiarity with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools such as Puppet. Experience working across hardware, software, network, and security teams is also valuable. Candidates should be comfortable working in high-tempo mission environments where priorities shift rapidly. The ability to monitor complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and escalate when necessary is essential. Key Responsibilities:

Monitor system health and performance

Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across hardware, software, and network layers

Maintain and manage storage systems

Coordinate with external hardware, network, and infrastructure teams

Provide after-hours on-call and support as needed

Ensure compliance with security requirements

Participate in technical discussions

Create and maintain scripts and automation tools

Apply patches and perform upgrades

Manage user accounts

Maintain hardware and asset inventory records

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