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Systems Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Provide technical services to the Security Services Product Line, including specialized accreditation activities. Delivers enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services support.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, and provides enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. Responsibilities may include supporting the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware, as well as analyzing and resolving complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Minimum of 15 years' experience as a System Administrator on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a BS degree, totaling 20 years of SA experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in Linux environments is required.
  • Ability to accommodate shiftwork as needed, including weekend support, is required.
  • Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
  • Experience with Ubuntu and RHEL8.
  • DOD 8570 compliance with minimum of IAT Level 2 is required.
  • Must be able to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.
  • Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: 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.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $146,000 - $234,000

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