Peraton
Overview
Systems Administrator - Peraton Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA\'s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. This role supports the FAA and federal environments, delivering reliable, secure, and compliant IT systems. Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain Windows, Linux, or UNIX operating systems and servers. Monitor system performance and availability to ensure optimal uptime. Apply patches, upgrades, and security hardening in compliance with FAA and federal standards. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Troubleshoot and resolve system, hardware, and application issues. Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Maintain accurate system documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Conduct log monitoring, auditing, and incident response support. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and FAA IT security requirements. Participate in system integration, modernization efforts, and configuration planning. Support modernization initiatives and day-to-day operations that keep the FAA\'s systems running smoothly. Support multi-site enterprise systems with high availability requirements. Prepare and maintain audit-ready system documentation. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor\'s degree and 12 years of experience; or Master\'s degree and 10 years; or Associate\'s degree and 14 years; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience. Experience as a systems administrator in enterprise environments. Hands-on experience managing Windows Server, Linux distributions, or UNIX systems. Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policies. Familiarity with system monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds). Understanding of federal IT compliance standards (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA). Experience managing virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM). Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) in hybrid or federal environments. Strong knowledge of backup and recovery. Preferred Qualifications
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA/MCSE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, DoD, or other federal IT environments. Familiarity with FAA modernization programs (e.g., NextGen). Experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint security integration. Experience supporting safety-critical or mission-critical IT systems in federal or aviation environments. EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering Benefits and compensation details, application duration, and additional notes are available on the employer site.
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Systems Administrator - Peraton Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA\'s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. This role supports the FAA and federal environments, delivering reliable, secure, and compliant IT systems. Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain Windows, Linux, or UNIX operating systems and servers. Monitor system performance and availability to ensure optimal uptime. Apply patches, upgrades, and security hardening in compliance with FAA and federal standards. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Troubleshoot and resolve system, hardware, and application issues. Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Maintain accurate system documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Conduct log monitoring, auditing, and incident response support. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and FAA IT security requirements. Participate in system integration, modernization efforts, and configuration planning. Support modernization initiatives and day-to-day operations that keep the FAA\'s systems running smoothly. Support multi-site enterprise systems with high availability requirements. Prepare and maintain audit-ready system documentation. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor\'s degree and 12 years of experience; or Master\'s degree and 10 years; or Associate\'s degree and 14 years; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience. Experience as a systems administrator in enterprise environments. Hands-on experience managing Windows Server, Linux distributions, or UNIX systems. Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policies. Familiarity with system monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds). Understanding of federal IT compliance standards (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA). Experience managing virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM). Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) in hybrid or federal environments. Strong knowledge of backup and recovery. Preferred Qualifications
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA/MCSE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, DoD, or other federal IT environments. Familiarity with FAA modernization programs (e.g., NextGen). Experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint security integration. Experience supporting safety-critical or mission-critical IT systems in federal or aviation environments. EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering Benefits and compensation details, application duration, and additional notes are available on the employer site.
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