Linux Systems Administrator, Senior Advisor Security Clearance

Position: Linux Systems Administrator, Senior Advisor with Security Clearance
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  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

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The Role The candidate will serve as a Systems Administrator supporting cloud-based repositories in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. These systems support thousands of users across the Intelligence Community and require a proactive, technically skilled individual who can adapt to changing operational requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience administering large Hadoop and Accumulo-based clusters, along with strong Linux system administration skills.

Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools such as Puppet is highly beneficial. Experience working across hardware, software, network, and security teams is also valuable. Candidates should be comfortable working in high-tempo mission environments where priorities shift rapidly in response to real-world events. The ability to monitor complex systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate when necessary is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

* Monitor system health and performance

* Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across hardware, software, and network layers

* Maintain and manage storage systems

* Coordinate with external hardware, network, and infrastructure teams

* Provide after-hours on-call and call-in support as needed

* Ensure compliance with system security requirements

* Participate in technical and engineering discussions

* Create and maintain system-level scripts and automation tools

* Apply system patches and perform upgrades

* Administer and manage user accounts

* Maintain accurate hardware and asset inventory records
Qualifications
* Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

* A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

* Must meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements;
Security+ certification is preferred.

* Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan. #AJCM #Peraton Royal Move  SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $190,000 - $304,000.

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  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. EEO:

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