Linux Automation Engineer

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

Overview:

Peraton is seeking a Linux Automation Administrator in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

• Provision, manage, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu servers across several internet-connected and internet-disconnected networks.
• Develop, utilize, and maintain Ansible Playbooks to secure, patch, and configure Linux servers.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters as well as the workloads deployed on the clusters.
• Manage and configure connected services such as network adapters, storage, and firewalls.
• Deploy, configure, and support monitoring capabilities to detect anomalous conditions or service disruptions.
• Investigate service disruptions and provide root cause analysis reports and implement additional steps to prevent subsequent issues.
• Support deployments of new hardware and software applications and appliances.

Schedule:

• Core hours are 0930-1430 Monday-Friday to ensure overlap with the team, attendance is expected outside of this window as needed to support meetings, deployments, and team activities.
• The system administration team is expected to have on-site coverage 0600-1800 Monday-Friday and schedules will be coordinated with other members of the team to ensure this coverage.
• This position is fully on-site M-F.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree and 6 year of experience. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or Cybersecurity. However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Required Technical Qualifications:

• Expertise with Configuration as Code (CaC) tooling, Ansible preferred.
• Expertise managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu systems on disconnected environments.

Preferred Technical Qualifications:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling, Terraform preferred.
• Experience administering Kubernetes clusters and services.
• Experience managing secure computing environments to adhere with DISA STIGs and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience monitoring system uptime and performance with tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and SolarWinds.
• Experience providing detailed technical after-action reports with root cause analysis after outage or security incidents.
• Familiarity with host-level networking such as instance firewalls.
• Familiarity with storage provider management such as Network File Systems (NFS).
• Familiarity with source code management tooling such as GitHub or GitLab.

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.

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.