WINDOWS Systems Administrator / Space Programs

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Microsoft Windows Systems Administrator to join our team in Greenbelt, MD to support our Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract based out of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

As prime contractor on the SENSE contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA's worldwide satellite communication networks. You will work in a dynamic, team-based development environment for the NASA Near Space Network.

This position will be responsible for:

Install, integrate patch, and maintain various system servers and workstations such as, but not limited, Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2012 R2 and later.
• Provide systems engineering technical support across the SENSE organization, technical working groups, peer reviews, technical interchange meetings, and periodic status coordination meetings.
• Troubleshoot system anomalies and discrepancies that have been elevated for resolution.
• Capture system installations and modifications within change management documentation and/or ticketing system.
• Track, create and/or implement remediation solutions for vulnerability and compliance findings reported by the IT Security team.
• Perform system backup and recovery actions for assigned systems.
• Plan and develop system upgrade strategies for End of Life or End of Support systems.

Required Experience:

• Education/Experience - degree required in engineering, computer science, information technology or other related technical discipline and directly related experience Information Security and/or IT infrastructure as follows: BS/BA degree and 3 years' experience, or AS/AA and 6 years' experience; in lieu of degree, 8+ years of directly related experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience performing administration of Windows systems, or similar OS.
• Advance knowledge of Windows Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with virtual machines and management of hypervisors: ESXi and/or Hyper-V
• 3+ years of experience performing administration of Microsoft Windows Systems.
• 3+ years of experience working with cyber (IT) security concepts.
• Ability to generate scripts or automation tool jobs for repetitive tasks.
• Experience implementing or maintaining local WSUS and/or Linux Repositories servers.
• Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter.
• Must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

Desired Experience:

• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Prior NASA experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing smartcard login on Windows or Linux systems.
• Strong understanding of SSL/TLS certification management and implementation.
• Experience with automation tools such as Chef, Ansible, PDQ, or BigFix.
• Familiarity with Tenable Nessus tools.

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.