Systems Administration, Associate

Launch Your IT Career with Peraton!

 

Location: Herndon, VA – Candidates must be local to the area
Work Arrangement: Fully remote until clearance is completed, then hybrid

 

Are you passionate about technology and eager to start your career with a leading national security company? Join Peraton as an Entry-Level Systems Administrator and gain valuable hands-on experience while working with cutting-edge technologies that help secure the nation. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills and develop your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, learning from experienced IT professionals along the way.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Support Systems Operations: Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• System Updates and Maintenance: Perform routine updates, patches, and upgrades to keep systems running at peak performance.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot: Track system performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal functionality.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with senior administrators to optimize network performance and ensure high reliability.
• End-User Technical Support: Provide prompt assistance to end-users by diagnosing and resolving hardware and software problems.
• User Account Setup: Help configure user accounts, email systems, and access permissions for new and existing team members.
• Coordinate with IT Helpdesk: Partner with the helpdesk team to efficiently resolve user issues and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Backup and Recovery Management: Assist in implementing backup strategies and perform routine data backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Document and Report: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Prepare reports on system performance and incident resolutions.
• Enhance Security Measures: Help implement security policies, monitor system logs for potential breaches, and participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across the organization to identify and implement technology solutions that align with business objectives.

Why Join Peraton?

• Remote Start: Start your role fully remote until your clearance process is completed. After that, transition to a hybrid work arrangement.
• Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment where you can learn from seasoned professionals and grow within the company.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support critical national security operations.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Kickstart your IT career with Peraton and be part of a team that helps protect and advance our nation's critical missions. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

 

Requirements:

• Local Candidates Only: You must be local to Herndon, VA  to be considered for this role.
• Willingness to Work a Hybrid Schedule: Candidates must be willing to transition to a hybrid work schedule once the clearance process is completed.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and pass a polygraph
• A Bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years of relevant experience. 
• Understanding of and Experience with RHEL Linux and its variants (Oracle Linux, CentOS 6 -8)
• Solid foundational understanding of IPv4 networking
• Familiarity with VMWare environments

Desired

• Strong problem solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ CE Certification

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.

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.