Systems Administrator (El Paso, TX)

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the Department of State’s Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) program. The SA provides IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for the hardware, software, and platforms that power consular applications and systems across U.S. Passport Offices and Agencies. This role ensures the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems serving U.S. citizens worldwide.

Core Work Schedule: First shift, approximately 7:30am - 4pm, Monday-Friday. Exact hours to be established by site lead.

Location: El Paso Passport Agency, Anson Mills Building, 303 N. Oregon St., 7th Floor, El Paso, TX 79901

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain desktop, server, and peripheral COTS/GOTS systems to ensure operational reliability and performance.
• Manage deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of hardware, software, and databases-including Consular Affairs applications, SCCM, Active Directory, vSphere, and SQL environments.
• Perform data and system backups, restores, and ongoing management of IT infrastructure to ensure data integrity and system availability.
• Coordinate and implement hardware/software upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning activities with minimal service disruption.
• Administer Active Directory accounts, privileges, and badge logon configurations in accordance with security policies.
• Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with Microsoft Defender and Department of State cybersecurity standards.
• Document configurations, system changes, and performance trends, maintaining accurate technical and topology documentation.
• Log, track, and resolve incidents using ServiceNow, collaborating with Government System Administrators and ISSOs to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient IT operations.
• Manage inventory of peripherals and support devices, including tracking asset transfers, maintaining accurate documentation, and ordering/replenishing supplies to ensure operational readiness.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience or an Associates degree and 4 years of experience or a High School Diploma/Equivalent and 6 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
• Experience administering and supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience performing system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery activities.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise systems using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) or an equivalent endpoint management tool.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere or another enterprise virtualization platform.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NTFS permissions, file share permissions, and Active Directory security and distribution group management.
• Experience administering DHCP, Print Server, and Microsoft Exchange Online (Exchange/O365).
• Knowledge of Cisco switching and routing technologies.
• Experience using ServiceNow, Remedy, or another IT Service Management (ITSM) ticketing platform.
• Experience supporting IBM scanner appliances.
• Experience supporting Intermec PM43 label printers.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or equivalent industry certifications.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.