Responsibilities
Configures and maintains networks, servers, and storage equipment in support of an operational system that customers access 24/7 to create products. Manages Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) communication on network devices and firewalls. Maintains, patches, and upgrades a VMware environment comprised of virtual machines that function in concert as the customer-facing production system. Follows local change management procedures and industry best practices to schedule authorized system interruptions and maximize system uptime. Administers Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud infrastructure to include user management, single sign-on, access control, and security features. Configures all devices per Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and all appropriate security controls. Creates and updates network and systems documentation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Computer Architecture and Machine Learning plus five (5) years of experience
- Master’s in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Computer Architecture, and Machine Learning, plus three (3) years of experience
- Must possess a current DoD 8570 IAT level II Certification
- Must possess significant experience in the following:
- Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) network protocols, including VLANs, STP, IEEE 802.1x ACLs, static and dynamic routing, and implementing STIGs
- Palo Alto Firewalls, including managing firewall rules, real-time log monitoring, certificate management, DHCP, RADIUS
- Linux RHEL 8, including iptables, permissions, services, logs, troubleshooting, certificate management
- VMware vSphere, including managing licenses, storage, virtual networks, snapshots, and backups
- Configuring and maintaining a windows domain
- VMware vSphere, including managing licenses, storage, virtual networks, snapshots, and backup
- Administration of cloud infrastructure
- Creating and updating network topology and systems documentation
- Must have analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to identify and fix security risks, and excellent communication skills; Ability to provide design recommendations based on engineering expertise, industry best practices, and appropriate security controls
- Ability to brief current system status, report any bugs or incidents that need to be addressed, and recommend improvements to government leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with API communication
- Experience with Ansible scripts
- Experience with containers
- Proficient in Java or Python
- Posses current certifications in one or more of the following professional certifications is a plus: Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto; Systems engineering certifications such as Windows Server or RHEL; Cloud certifications such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$146,000 – $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.