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≈ $73k – $149k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Annapolis Junction)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Peraton scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Peraton is an American national security and technology company that provides systems engineering, IT modernisation, cyber, space and communications services to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and health agencies of the US government. Formed in 2017 by Veritas Capital and enlarged in 2021 through the acquisitions of the federal IT and mission support business of Northrop Grumman and of Perspecta, it employs tens of thousands of people across the United States. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
Backed by Veritas Capital

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a PMO Systems Administrator (SA) to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. As a Systems Administrator on our team, you will support the Program Management Office of one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at our contractor location.

As a PMO Systems Administrator on our team you will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems; manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems; provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the desktops/network devices, mobile devices, etc; and provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.

In addition, you will provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers; provide support for the secure and unclassified systems; provide support for hardware problems; remain involved in the resolution process; configure and manage Windows operating systems; install/load operating system software; troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network component; and implement operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. #MDFSP #AJCM

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Five (5) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Must meet DoD Directive 8570 IAT Level 1 requirements (Security+ at a minimum).
  • Computer Network Operations - Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in Modern operating systems and network architectures.
  • Information Assurance - Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation. Architecture development and design. Risk Assessments. IA Metrics gathering.
  • Experience patching and upgrading network switches, installing software on desktops, creating, and editing security groups
  • Position requires the ability to perform physical tasks associated with IT hardware maintenance, including but not limited to lifting equipment up to 50 lbs., bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces such as server rooms or under raised flooring; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Experience providing engineering solutions for server build outs within Windows environments
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical integrity, quality and completeness of work associated with deliverables, processes, etc.
  • Understands how to configure multiple VLANS (voice and data) onto switches using Putty software client
  • Comprehensive understanding of the OSI model as it relates to switch configuration, data flow and TCP/IP protocols.
  • Familiar w/ CISCO switches, configuring SFP’s and troubleshooting fiber runs
  • Experience using Active Directory as a domain service
  • Experience imaging desktops/laptops
  • Experience troubleshooting workstations, network printers and VoIP phones
  • Related certifications, e.g., CISSP, CEH, CCENT, CCNA, A+ etc.

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.

Peraton Overview

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

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

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