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Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
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.

About The Role

Job Description:

Peraton is seeking an experienced systems Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global missions.

The successful Virtual Desktop Systems Administrator candidate will understand the VDI infrastructure, specifically how storage and network connectivity affect VDI performance and end user experience; hoe peripherals and devices affect work within the VDI; and how security integrates within the solution that doesn't impact the user experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage VDI environments, desktop computers, devices and systems for the program, including installs, configuration for systems software deployments, upgrade and patch management.
  • Analyze and make technical recommendations for desktop configuration selection to achieve fit for purpose for end users.
  • Create, maintain and deploy desktop images.
  • Monitor and maintain file server permissions by performing moves, adds, deletes and modifications of users for smooth and secure operations.
  • Support implementation of network security and redundancy by providing cryptography to network applications; managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure file system integrity.
  • Develop and conduct user training and instructions for program operating systems and applications.
  • Install, configure, test and maintain desktop and laptop PCs, mobile devices and peripherals, such as printers.
  • Troubleshoot to proactively resolve issues and their root causes and respond to technical requests for support.
  • Assess ongoing user experience and take action to resolve issues or to make enhancements.
  • Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures, test cases, test results, issue resolutions, performance analysis, and user guidelines/ instructions documentation.
  • Position is Contingent on Contract Award**

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearances.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience or PhD with 0 years relevant experience).
  • Additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree.
  • Previous experience working as a PC Technician, VDI Administrator or other IT Support roles that provided the experience needed to be successful in the Desktop Systems Admin VDI role.
  • Current CISSP or Security Certification.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT I or DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification.

Security Clearance:

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required To hold this clearance.

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. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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

Salary : $66,000 - $106,000

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