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Systems Administration Manager

Peraton
United States, Maryland, Linthicum
Jun 09, 2026

Systems Administration Manager
Job Locations

US-MD-Linthicum




Requisition ID
2026-167447

Position Category
Information Technology

Clearance
Top Secret



Responsibilities

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers. Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.



Qualifications

Required Experience:

    Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing team members.
  • Experience building and deploying physical and virtual servers.
  • Active Directory Domain and Forest Design, Implementation, and Management.
  • Strong familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
  • User and group management.
  • PowerShell Scripting and Windows domain services.
  • DoD security hardening (STIG/SCAP).
  • DNS configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Network Security Principles (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention).
  • A strong understanding of VMWare with the ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot.
  • A strong understanding of Omnissa Horizon with the ability to configure, deploy and troubleshoot.
  • Familiarity with Storage Area Networks (SANs), Network Attached Storage (NAS), RAID configurations and file system management.
  • Familiarity with backup technologies.
  • Familiarity with ACAS, Splunk, and SolarWinds.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience: 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience.
  • Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance.

Desired Certifications:

  • CASP+
  • CCNP Security
  • CCSP
  • FITSP-O
  • GFACT

Desired Qualifications:

  • CI/CD automation (Ansible/Teraform).
  • Cloud services (Azure/AWS)
    • Disaster recovery planning and execution
    • Gitlab
    • Trellix


Peraton Overview

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.



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.


EEO

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