Systems Administration, Associate

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Peraton is seeking a Systems Administrator to work onsite at Fort Huachuca, AZ.

What you will do:

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers
• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts
• Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources

What you will need:

• 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree
• Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a C/I Poly
• U.S. citizenship
• Security Plus certification

$51,000 - $82,000. 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.

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

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