(Linux) Security Administrator

Responsibilities

Peraton is a critical partner to the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and select federal agencies and commercial entities, providing innovative, reliable solutions to the nation’s most sensitive and mission-critical programs and systems. We are recognized as a trusted provider of highly differentiated space, intelligence, cyber, defense, homeland security, and communications capabilities. Our scientific discovery and research empower our employees and help our government keep America and our allies secure. All of this is possible due to the human insight and ingenuity of our most important asset, our employees.

 

Peraton has a current need for a Linux Security Administrator to support our Enterprise Application customer within the Department of Treasury.

 

What you will do:

• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and work effectively with employees, subcontractors, and the Treasury staff in a diverse team environment
• Will collaborate with customers and stakeholders
• Will provide scheduled and ad hoc evening and weekend support
• Conduct any necessary testing and validation requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree
• Linux Administration and Shell Scripting experience
• Windows Administration and Shell Scripting
• Testing and validation requirements experience
• DNS Administration experience
• Understanding of Computer Networking Technologies
• Experience with Windows and Linux Vulnerability Scans and Remediations
• Understanding of Security Information and Event Management tools (e.g., Splunk)
• Understanding of Cloud Technical Architecture and Administration
• Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to work as a member of a team or independently as requested
• Must possess strong communication skills in order to collaborate affectively with customers and stakeholders
• Must be available to provide scheduled and ad hoc evening and weekend support
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Trust designation security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nessus Administration
• Splunk Administration
• WebInspect Administration
• DBProtect Administration
• Understanding of FISMA, FIPS, NIST, and FedRAMP
• Oracle Cloud Administration
• A Recognized Security Industry Certification
• Experience working in a Federal environment
• Experience working within an agile framework

Benefits: 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

 

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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.

Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $57,500 Salary Mid: $115,000 Salary Maximum: $143,800 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Salary : $57,500 - $115,000