Systems Engineer Lifecycle and Integration

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior System Developer with extensive integration experience to join our team in developing, integrating, and testing new capabilities while supporting Operations and Maintenance of a Linux- and Windows-based operational and administrative system in our Chantilly, VA office. As part of our classified Windows-based Operational Support Network team you will support an exciting program contributing to mission success for a variety of stakeholders in support of a comprehensive, fast-paced program for our Department of Defense (DoD) customer.

Come and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.

What you ll do:

• Work closely with DOD customer and stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle of a classified Windows-based Operation Support Network
• Perform application packaging, deployments, documentation, and release control using Git Lab and Ansible automation platforms
• Maintain a mission-critical, highly available, high-performance Windows-based networked systems in a team-oriented environment
• Apply security patches and updates to Windows systems efficiently using enterprise patch management and configuration tooling; support Linux patching via Red Hat Satellite Server, as needed
• Develop and maintain operational documentation including SOPs, run books, and operational handoff materials
• Provide technical support for Windows and Linux-based components in a complex, high-performance computing environment to customers and tenants
• Demonstrated experience sustaining and operating attribute-based security classification services (e.g., Sentris) in an enterprise environment
• Maintain working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to support Linux-based components within the hybrid environment
• Adhere to M-F weekly full-time schedule with core business hours of 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for most work hours are performed within this timeframe. Possible after-hours support for anomaly resolution, if required.
• Travel opportunity, up to 10% of time in support of site surveys, hardware installation, and maintenance support, independently or as part of a team
• Mentor mid-level and junior O&M personnel while efficiently managing tasks with minimal supervision

Required qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate to possess and maintain a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a related field; or bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in a related field; or a master’s degree and 6+ years of experience in a related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Meet DoD 8140 Foundational Requirements for a System Developer at an advanced proficiency level
• Proven experience providing Tier III escalation support and driving complex issues to resolution
• Extensive experience deploying and sustaining enterprise Windows infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, SQL Server) in classified environments
• Experience securing and sustaining Windows systems using enterprise patch management and configuration tooling, applying automation where appropriate; familiarity with Red Hat Satellite Server for Linux patching
• Experience writing and deploying Ansible playbooks (or other automation/IaC technologies)
• Experience with shell scripting in Windows and/or Linux environments (e.g., Power Shell, Bash)
• Solid understanding of and experience with secure systems engineering and development techniques and processes
• Hands-on experience leading vulnerability management and remediation workflows using Tenable/Nessus, ACAS, or equivalent enterprise scanning tools

Desired

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