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Senior Systems Administrator (TTO Lead)

Peraton

Fort Meade, MD · Posted October 8, 2026

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About the job

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator/TTO Lead 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, perform system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. Ideal candidate will have experience leading technical teams (system administrators, ISSEs, etc) and ability to review mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission. The ideal candiate will have experience in managing techincal teams, in addition to strong system administration experience.

Qualifications

Required 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. Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

DOD 8570 compliance with minimum of IAT Level 2 is required.

Ability to lead a technical team (system administrators, ISSEs, etc).

Ability to accommodate shiftwork as needed, including weekend support, is required.

Experience with monitoring mission performance to ensure proper execution of the mission. Must be able to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Extensive collaboration with project personnel and partner/customer groups is required – strong communications skills are a must.

Providing input on contract deliverables as requested.

Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

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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 $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

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