Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to support a complex, multi-year contract providing Systems Engineering and Integration support to DISA, where the selected candidate will contribute to multiple concurrent tasks and collaborate across engineering and mission teams.
Responsibilities
- Support decomposition of customer and system requirements in alignment with cross-domain roadmaps
- Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cross domain systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and software applications
- Strong understanding to configure and maintain physical and virtual environments, including VMware and ESXi systems
- Apply and validate system security configurations, including DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), to ensure compliance with security requirements
- Perform hands-on hardware and software configuration of systems, including network configuration and cabling
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support development of technical solutions aligned with mission and security objectives
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot IT system components to ensure stability and performance
- Work with customers, mission partners, program managers, and other technical team members to support system integration activities
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of automation scripts (e.g. Ansible, Python, Bash, etc..) to streamline deployments, support internal lab environment projects and perfective maintenance priorities of the program
- Provide support to system infrastructure, network security, and Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and assist with Engineering Implementation Plans
- Support integration, testing, verification, and validation activities for systems and components
- Track hardware, software, and configuration changes to support documentation updates and system baselines
- Provide input to training materials and support knowledge sharing across the team
Skills
- 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years with HS Diploma/Equivalent
- Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance
- Must obtain DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) with 60 days of hire
- Must be a US Citizen
- Demonstrated full life cycle, systems integration experience
- Strong demonstrated experience with VMware and ESXi environments
- Hands-on experience with hardware and software configuration of physical systems, including network configuration and cabling for physical devices and networking concepts
- Experience supporting development of DoD AF architecture frameworks to inform systems engineering design and implementation best practices utilizing MS Visio
- Experience troubleshooting operational systems, including participation in advanced (Tier III-level) troubleshooting and root cause analysis for deployed environments
- Working knowledge of software development or scripting (e.g., XML, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C++)
- Familiarity with system development processes, databases, and IT infrastructure concepts
- Linux command line experience with certification such as CompTIA Linux+ or RHEL certification with understanding of virtual machine architecture
- Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 10% of the time
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality technical work, rapidly learn new technologies, and effectively collaborate with team members to support mission objectives in a dynamic environment
- Ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and processes, work independently with minimal oversight, and effectively contribute in a fast-paced, evolving operational environment while maintaining high standards of quality and teamwork
- Active TS clearance
- Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and OpenShift
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
- Experience supporting end-to-end cross domain systems development or integration efforts
- Familiarity with engineering best practices such as Raise the Bar Version 5
Benefits
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
- Telecommute Options: Flexible for occasional telework
Company Overview
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.peraton.com/.