Systems Administrator - SME
Peraton, Tampa, FL, United States
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 – SME to support this mission at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Responsibilities
Provides strategic technical and management leadership for defining the overarching vision, policies, and operational standards for C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure systems administration support across the entire enterprise, spanning on‑premise, virtualized, and cloud environments.
Establishes enterprise‑wide goals and long‑term strategic plans for the broad management, secure, and efficient operation of global transport infrastructure systems, directly impacting C2ISR mission capability and resilience through architectural design.
Serves as the principal authority on complex network configuration management (e.g., SDN, SD‑WAN integration), advanced performance monitoring, and enterprise‑wide technological resource optimization within the C2ISR environment, including disaster recovery and business continuity.
Leverages deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive system audits, develop advanced mitigation strategies for operational vulnerabilities (e.g., zero‑day exploits), and integrate innovative, proactive administration solutions (e.g., AI/ML for anomaly detection, self‑healing infrastructure).
Engages in high‑level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, shaping administration policies, resource allocation, and technical standards with critical impact on C2ISR mission effectiveness, global operational readiness, and future technology adoption.
Utilizes the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Task Order portal; Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role‑based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
Role Specific Tools: Operating system administration tools (Windows Admin Center, Linux shell utilities); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); Active Directory and LDAP; Service Desk ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); remote desktop support tools (Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer); backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar); network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG); configuration management databases (CMDB); documentation templates for compliance and reporting; endpoint security tools (McAfee, Symantec, CrowdStrike).
Required Qualifications
Previous experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level; minimum of 12 years’ experience with a BS/BA degree, or 10 years’ experience with a MS/MA, or 7 years’ experience with a PhD, or 16 years’ experience without a degree, or 14 years with an AS/AA degree.
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
US citizenship is required.
DoD 8140 role for WRC: 451; Element: IT; Work Role: System Administrator; Proficiency Level: Advanced / Ability to obtain.
Desired Qualifications
DoD‑approved IA baseline certification for ADP‑III/IT‑III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
Work Environment
Location: MacDill AFB, FL.
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.
Benefits and Compensation
Target salary range: $112,000 – $179,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and credentials, as well as geographic location and business needs. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑term and 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.
EEO Statement
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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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 – SME to support this mission at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Responsibilities
Provides strategic technical and management leadership for defining the overarching vision, policies, and operational standards for C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure systems administration support across the entire enterprise, spanning on‑premise, virtualized, and cloud environments.
Establishes enterprise‑wide goals and long‑term strategic plans for the broad management, secure, and efficient operation of global transport infrastructure systems, directly impacting C2ISR mission capability and resilience through architectural design.
Serves as the principal authority on complex network configuration management (e.g., SDN, SD‑WAN integration), advanced performance monitoring, and enterprise‑wide technological resource optimization within the C2ISR environment, including disaster recovery and business continuity.
Leverages deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive system audits, develop advanced mitigation strategies for operational vulnerabilities (e.g., zero‑day exploits), and integrate innovative, proactive administration solutions (e.g., AI/ML for anomaly detection, self‑healing infrastructure).
Engages in high‑level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, shaping administration policies, resource allocation, and technical standards with critical impact on C2ISR mission effectiveness, global operational readiness, and future technology adoption.
Utilizes the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Task Order portal; Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role‑based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
Role Specific Tools: Operating system administration tools (Windows Admin Center, Linux shell utilities); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); Active Directory and LDAP; Service Desk ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); remote desktop support tools (Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer); backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar); network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG); configuration management databases (CMDB); documentation templates for compliance and reporting; endpoint security tools (McAfee, Symantec, CrowdStrike).
Required Qualifications
Previous experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level; minimum of 12 years’ experience with a BS/BA degree, or 10 years’ experience with a MS/MA, or 7 years’ experience with a PhD, or 16 years’ experience without a degree, or 14 years with an AS/AA degree.
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
US citizenship is required.
DoD 8140 role for WRC: 451; Element: IT; Work Role: System Administrator; Proficiency Level: Advanced / Ability to obtain.
Desired Qualifications
DoD‑approved IA baseline certification for ADP‑III/IT‑III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
Work Environment
Location: MacDill AFB, FL.
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.
Benefits and Compensation
Target salary range: $112,000 – $179,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and credentials, as well as geographic location and business needs. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑term and 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.
EEO Statement
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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