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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Engineering, integration, and cybersecurity support to design, build, and test enhanced services for the Department of Navy's IT architecture. Offers a wide range of roles, from cybersecurity experts to engineers specializing in systems, networks, software, and data center services.
About The Role
Peraton is currently seeking a skilled Data Center Engineer in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for systems engineering support, integration, test, and deployment activities for the 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 and 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
- Complete Automation system patching
- 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
Requirements
- BS 8-10 Years, MS 6, PhD 3; 4 years of additional work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
- Must have a Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (i.e CASP)
- Experience with Microsoft OSes and software, VMware technology suite, and Linux
- Experience developing schedules, and engineering plans
- Experience with VMware datacenter solutions for enclaves, multitenancy, high availability and disaster recovery
- Experience in Infrastructure/Datacenter engineering and integration for both physical and virtual infrastructure hosting one or more Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Solaris, UNIX, and/or AIX systems
- Experience with DevOps, automation, and scripting
Desired:
- Professional-level Linux, VMware, Network, Storage, or Cloud certifications
- Experience with ITIL v3 to ITIL v4 transition and practices
- Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management
Details
Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
