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This role will support the implementation, maintenance, security, and operational readiness of complex classified and unclassified research infrastructure environments.This position is ideal candidate for this role is a hands-on infrastructure professional with strong Linux and Windows administration experience, networking fundamentals, virtualization knowledge, security configuration experience, and the ability to support dynamic research programs. This position will work closely with the Maryland-based customer, researchers, engineers, subcontractors, and program leadership to ensure mission systems are reliable, secure, compliant, and ready to support advanced R&D efforts.\nThis position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.\nKey responsibilities may include\nImplement, maintain, and enhance classified and unclassified research infrastructure systems\nPerform Linux and Windows server administration, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, hardening, and lifecycle support\nInstall, configure, and troubleshoot IT, networking, compute, storage, and lab hardware/software\nBuild and maintain OS images for Linux and Windows environments\nConfigure new systems using security best practices, approved baselines, and program-specific requirements\nSupport virtualization and infrastructure platforms such as VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, KVM, OpenStack, or similar technologies\nSupport network configuration and troubleshooting, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, remote access, and port activation/patching\nIntegrate GOTS, COTS, and open-source tools into secure research environments\nMaintain system security posture through regular patching, anti-virus/endpoint protection updates, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management\nSupport physical infrastructure activities, including system setup, cabling, rack/stack, power, labeling, and network patching in classified and unclassified spaces\nDevelop and maintain backup, recovery, log archive, and data retention procedures aligned to program security plans\nExercise system and data recovery procedures on a regular basis\nCreate scripts, automation, or tool recommendations to support audit readiness and operational efficiency\nSupport audit tasks, evidence collection, account reviews, log review, media control, and compliance activities in coordination with Security teams\nDevelop and execute approved procedures for sanitizing, releasing, or disposing of system components and media\nMaintain technical documentation, system diagrams, configuration records, SOPs, and operational runbooks\nInterface with the government customer, program teams, security personnel, and subcontractors to coordinate infrastructure work and resolve issues\n*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nMinimum of 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. In lieu of a Bachelors, an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 10+ years relevant experience.\nStrong experience with Linux and Windows server system administration\nExperience administering, securing, and troubleshooting enterprise or research infrastructure environments\nExperience with network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, and remote access\nExperience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox, OpenStack, or similar platforms\nExperience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT/networking hardware and software\nExperience applying security baselines, system hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection updates\nExperience supporting backup, recovery, logging, audit, and system maintenance procedures\nAbility to support physical infrastructure work, including cabling, rack/stack, power, patching, and hardware replacement\nAbility to work as a senior contributor in a team environment involving customer, subcontractor, and internal technical personnel\nStrong communication and documentation skills\nUS Citizenship is a requirement for this position\nThis position requires an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph\nDesired Additional Qualifications\nExperience supporting classified research environments, DoD/IC customers, or national security programs\nExperience working directly with ISSMs, ISSOs, security control assessors, or customer security teams\nExperience with compliance activities related to RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, SCAP, ACAS/Nessus, audit logs, media control, system sanitization, and continuous monitoring\nExperience with automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools\nExperience integrating GOTS, COTS, and open-source solutions into secure infrastructure environments\nExperience with storage technologies such as NAS, SAN, RAID, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, object storage, or backup appliances\nExperience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools such as Splunk, ELK/OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, or similar tools\nExperience with endpoint security, anti-virus, EDR, host-based security tools, vulnerability scanners, or configuration compliance tools\nExperience supporting large-scale software development, research testbeds, cyber ranges, or prototype development environments\nExperience with container platforms or DevOps environments such as Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines\nExperience developing SOPs, build guides, system security documentation, network diagrams, recovery procedures, or operational runbooks\nAbility to monitor and coordinate subcontractor technical tasking\nStrong customer-facing communication skills and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced R&D environment\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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.\nTarget Salary Range\n$135,000 - $216,000. 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. 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