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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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Systems Administrator / Help Desk Support Specialist to deliver hands-on technical support, system administration, and troubleshooting that keeps mission-critical infrastructure running reliably and securely for end users.

What You'll Do:

Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 help desk support, responding to and resolving user-submitted tickets in a timely manner

Install, configure, and maintain workstations, servers, and peripheral equipment

Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues for end users

Perform routine system administration tasks, including account provisioning, access management, and patching

Support compliance with security policies and accreditation requirements (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53)

Document incidents, resolutions, and standard operating procedures in the ticketing system

Escalate complex technical issues to senior administrators or engineering teams as needed

Assist with system monitoring, backups, and routine maintenance activities

Support onboarding/offboarding of users, including equipment setup and account deactivation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD

Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Active TS/SCI clearance required with the ability to obtain a polygraph

Working knowledge of Windows/Linux operating systems and Active Directory

Familiarity with ticketing systems and IT service management processes

Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting classified or restricted-access systems

DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)

Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.)

Exposure to AI/ML-enabled or data-intensive program environments

ITIL Foundation certification

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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