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Senior Systems Administrator

2026-164643

CAtegory:

Information Technology

Clearance:

Public Trust

Location:

,

Telecommute:

Remote work allowed 100%
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
Peraton provides critical support to the customer through services including developing and maintaining IT systems, enhancing data analytics, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting mission-critical applications used for immigration enforcement, investigation, and detention management. The goal is to ensure the customer's technological infrastructure is reliable, secure, and capable of supporting its law enforcement and public safety missions.
About The Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.

 

This position is remote.

 

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor IT infrastructure using Nagios and respond to alerts.

  • Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer IT systems.

  • Manage system infrastructure, including patching and upgrades.

  • Handle daily operations, monitor systems, and resolve any issues that arise.

  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve second-level technical problems.

  • Perform system administration for Windows and Linux operating systems.

  • Provide Tier 3 support for complex Windows and Linux system issues.

  • Manage storage allocation, backups, recovery, and replication processes.

  • Assist with system platform migrations.

  • Track vendor maintenance and support agreements to ensure coverage.

  • Provision user accounts for production and database servers.

  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures for production and disaster recovery database platforms.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience or an Associate's degree and 7 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 9 years of experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Extensive experience in system administration for Windows and Linux environments.

  • Skilled in monitoring IT infrastructure and systems using Nagios.

  • Strong knowledge of server maintenance, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

  • Proficient in storage management, backups, recovery, and replication processes.

  • Experienced in managing user accounts, permissions, and access for production and database servers.

  • Ability to perform Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex system issues.

  • Familiar with system migrations and platform upgrades.

  • Proficient with standard system administration tools, scripts, and automation processes.

  • Experience maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for production and disaster recovery systems.

  • Knowledgeable in tracking vendor maintenance and support agreements to ensure system coverage.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.&nbsp;

Application Duration Statement: 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.&nbsp;

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.