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Peraton is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As a Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and supporting our customer's Linux-based systems and ensuring their optimal performance. Your experience with ACAS, Tenable Nessus, and background working in a DoD environment will be crucial in maintaining security compliance and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate will become part of Peraton’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) Program, for the US Coast Guard (CG). This initiative is modernizing and consolidating the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CGs customers. As part of the modernization program, the Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for proactively leading architecture and development decision making and work effort across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and ensuring effective transitions to support for ongoing continuous improvement.

This hybrid position can be located in Alexandria, VA or Kearneysville, WV.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain Linux servers and systems.
Engineering and supporting different solutions such as: (BMC TSSA, UiPath, OpenShift, RHEL imaging)
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
Implement, configure, and maintain ACAS and Tenable solutions (Nessus, Security Center).
Conduct troubleshooting on vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with DoD policies and security standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain applications.
Create and maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures.
Provide technical support and guidance to team members and end-users.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years experience
U.S. Citizenship required; must have an active Secret clearance (or higher).
Proven experience as a Linux Administrator (3+ years).
Experience with server-client architectures preferred.
Strong knowledge of ACAS, Tenable Nessus, and Security Center.
Knowledge of STIGs and secure configuration of Linux devices preferred.
Familiarity with DoD policies and security compliance frameworks.
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
Understanding of networking concepts and security protocols.
Experience with BMC ARS, BMC Helix, or ServiceNow as an ITSM tool.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in DoD's Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is a plus.
Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+).
Experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with BMC Helix CMDB, Integrations, and Automation.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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What You Should Know About Linux Systems Administrator, Peraton

Are you passionate about Linux systems and eager to make an impact? Look no further than the Linux Systems Administrator position at Peraton in Kearneysville! In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, managing and supporting our customer's Linux-based systems to guarantee optimal performance and security compliance. Your experience with ACAS and Tenable Nessus, along with your background in a Department of Defense environment, will be invaluable as you tackle the challenges of maintaining security standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll engage in engineering and supporting advanced solutions like BMC TSSA, UiPath, and OpenShift. As part of Peraton’s Department of Homeland Security Infrastructure Managed Services Program for the US Coast Guard, you'll contribute to the modernization of operational environments under a common technology framework. With a mix of remote and on-site work available, this hybrid role offers flexibility while staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies. Plus, you will get to document processes, provide technical support, and guide team members. Join us at Peraton, where we tackle critical national security issues and help protect our nation and allies, while enjoying a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $138,000 based on your expertise and experience. Ready to take on this challenge? Your journey with us starts now!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Linux Systems Administrator at Peraton?

As a Linux Systems Administrator at Peraton, your primary responsibilities include managing and maintaining Linux servers, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security solutions using ACAS and Tenable Nessus. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams for application deployments and maintain documentation for system configurations.