Systems Administrator-Active Top Secret (MS Windows/Red Hat Linux)

Company: Peraton
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: May 14, 2020

Job Description:

Peraton is seeking a System Administrator (SA) to support our NASA government clients at the Goddard Space Flight Facility and White Sands Complex (WSC).-- The selected candidate will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting the Laser Communication Relay Demonstration (LCRD) Mission Operations Team (MOT) located at WSC in Las Cruces, N.M.-- The work will encompass day to day systems operations duties implementing, monitoring, fixing information systems and providing support for the project's local and remote end users.What you'll do---Administer servers, desktop computers, software deployments, security updates and patchesPerform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backupsCreate, change, and delete user accounts per Access Management SystemsRepair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituenciesCreation and publication of local operating proceduresPerform IT Security Compliance and Vulnerability scansWork with the operations team, vendors and other engineers to identify and execute process improvements and other enhancements intended to improve operational efficiencyAbility to handle multiple tasks and provide deliverables by established deadlinesWork both in a team and independently--You'd be a great fit if you have-----Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, or other related science2 years' experience MS Windows and Red Hat Linux administration2 years' experience IT Help Desk support2 years' experience networking2 years' experience working with cyber (IT) security concepts--It'd be even better if you have-----Completed Security+ certificationExperience with SIEM tools Experience in shell scriptingExperience in performing credentialed scans utilizing Tenable Nessus Pro SuiteExperience with VMWare product suite, includingESXi Server InfrastructurevCenter configuration and management knowledgevMotion configuration and management knowledgeStrong written and verbal communication skills--What you'll get-----An immediately-vested 401(K) with employer matchingRapid PTO accrual schedule with floating holidaysComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageTuition assistance, financing, and refinancingPaid maternity and paternity leaveCompany-paid infertility treatmentsCross-training and professional development opportunitiesThe ability to influence major initiatives--Security Clearance:----*This position requires the candidate to have a current Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph. Candidate must possess SCI eligibility.--We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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