Hiring: Specialized Infrastructure Services Systems Administrator Company: Peraton Location: Laurel, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:18:49 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, IAM, Linux About the job Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or universityand ten(10) years' experience as a systems administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. •Four (4) years of additional systems administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. •DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. •Demonstrated capacity to break down complex problem space, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations. •Make architectural recommendations for, configure, and manage Linux systems, VMWare and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. •Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. •Strong oral and written communication skills. •Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. •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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Compensation: •$146,000 - $234,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!