Systems Administrator - Junior

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator - Junior to support this mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Doha, Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order.
• Applies fundamental operating system and network protocol knowledge to support the secure and efficient operation of C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure platforms.
• Supports GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE Primary transport and dissemination systems including DDS, B1DDS, B2TR, B3IGS.
• Supports Cloud infrastructure including GC2, mC2, Joint Cloud with DAF CLOUDworks.
• Supports Operations and Management systems including ServiceNow, CDS, CAAP.
• Supports network infrastructure including RGEPs, IGEPs, MGEP, ground terminals and gateways.
• Supports multiple network domains (e.g., Commercial, NIPR (CUI), SIPR, JWICS).
• Performs routine system administration tasks such as user account creation and modification within Active Directory or LDAP, basic file system management, and verifying system logs for anomalies.
• Assists in implementing systematic monitoring agents on technological systems and network components, configuring basic alert thresholds and responding to low-severity notifications.
• Supports user and systems access management by executing predefined scripts or GUI tools for granting/revoking permissions to shared resources.
• Aids in the coordination and support of Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) by performing pre- and post-maintenance checks and providing initial troubleshooting for common system errors.
• Works under direct supervision, focusing on executing routine operational tasks, basic scripting, and developing foundational knowledge of C2ISR system administration processes.
• Utilizes role-specific tools, including OS administration tools, virtualization platforms, Active Directory/LDAP, ticketing systems, remote desktop tools, backup and DR platforms, SIEM tools, network monitoring tools, CMDB, compliance templates, and endpoint security tools.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 0 years with an MS/MA or 6 years with no degree; 4 years with AS/AA degree.
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
• US citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment

Location: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha, Qatar. On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking. Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation's elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations.
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness.
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community.
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems.

Details

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.

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.

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