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Persistent Systems

Global IT services for digital transformation

Network Operations Center System Administrator

Full-TimeDeadline 5/6/27
$90k - $109k/yr+ Yearly discretionary bonus
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Clearfield, UT, USA
In PersonTravel up to 25% of the time is required.
IT OperationsSystem Administration, Network Engineering & Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Four or more years of hands-on experience in system administration, network operations, help desk, or information technology support roles, or two years of experience and a degree in a related field.
  • Certification as required by Department of Defense 8140 for system administration, such as Security+ or Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server and desktop operating systems, including Active Directory user management and Group Policy.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching.
  • Understanding of tactical communications systems and wireless networking.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and remote administration.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to document issues clearly and interact professionally with users and technical teams.
  • Ability to work scheduled shifts including potential evening, weekend, or on-call rotation coverage.
  • Availability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Currently holding or having the ability to obtain a United States Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and manage network operations of local and remote enclaves, ensuring continuous availability and optimal performance of all system components.
  • Respond to system alerts and alarms, trouble tickets, emails, and phone calls from users; conduct initial triage and escalation to provide timely resolution and maintain system availability and performance.
  • Coordinate with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Perform system updates and maintenance on local and remote physical and virtual servers, switches, routers, and workstations according to approved schedules and change control procedures.
  • Create, maintain, and delete user accounts in Active Directory and local systems, ensuring proper access controls and adherence to least privilege principles.
  • Provide input and feedback to the change control process.
  • Participate in periodic documentation reviews in support of Authority to Operate review and renewal cycles.
  • Monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify potential issues before they impact operations.
  • Execute backup and recovery procedures, verify backup integrity, and perform restoration testing to ensure business continuity capabilities.
  • Support cybersecurity operations by implementing security configurations, monitoring security events, and assisting with incident response activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's or higher degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • Additional certifications such as Linux+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, or Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation are preferred.
  • Four or more years of experience working with Department of Defense organizations or defense contractors in information technology operations roles is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense cybersecurity policies, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and Risk Management Framework compliance requirements is preferred.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V and virtual machine management is preferred.
  • Experience with configuration management tools or automation scripting using PowerShell or Python is preferred.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and log aggregation tools including Splunk, PRTG, and SolarWinds is preferred.
  • Experience supporting geographically distributed or remote network operations is preferred.

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Persistent Systems

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Persistent Systems helps organizations accelerate digital transformation and modernize their IT setup by delivering end-to-end services in digital business strategy, digital product engineering, customer experience (CX) innovation, and data-driven intelligence. The company works with clients to develop digital products, upgrade core IT systems, and improve how customers interact with their services, charging fees for consulting, implementation, and ongoing support. It differentiates itself through its industry-focused expertise across banking, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, industrial software, high tech, telecom, and media, a broad ecosystem of technology partners, and a track record of delivering tailored, value-driven solutions. The goal is to enable clients to thrive in the digital age by turning strategy into modernized IT and high-quality digital products that drive growth and efficiency.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pune, India

Founded

1990

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Gym Membership
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
The Hindu BusinessLine
Oct 16th, 2026
Persistent Systems to raise up to ₹8,000 crore via bonds.

Persistent Systems to raise up to ₹8,000 crore via bonds. IT firm plans shorter-duration papers of up to five years to refinance bridge loan for Nagarro acquisition. By Reuters. Updated - October 16, 2026 at 02:01 PM. IT firm Persistent Systems is set to raise up to ₹8,000 crore ($842 million) through the sale of rupee-denominated bonds with multiple shorter-duration papers of up to five-year maturity, two merchant bankers said on Friday. The company will sell bonds maturing in one year, two years, three years, four years and five years and is likely to go ahead with the issue later this month, the two bankers with direct knowledge of the matter added. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media, while the company did not reply to a Reuters email seeking comment. THIS AD SUPPORTS OUR JOURNALISM. SUBSCRIBE FOR MINIMAL ADS.

HT Syndication
Oct 16th, 2026
Persistent Systems approves $1.1B fundraising via NCDs and commercial paper

Persistent Systems has approved plans to raise up to ₹9,000 crore through debt instruments. The company's approval, dated October 15, 2026, covers non-convertible debentures worth up to ₹8,000 crore and commercial paper worth ₹1,000 crore. Both will be issued on a private placement basis.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 16th, 2026
Persistent Systems posts 26th straight quarter of growth, wins $650M deal

Persistent Systems reported 7.8% quarter-on-quarter and 20% year-on-year revenue growth for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, its 26th straight quarter of sequential growth. The company said it won a 6.5-year, $650 million deal with a leading technology company. EBIT margin fell 130 basis points year on year to 15%, hit by wage hikes, lower utilisation, and higher amortisation from the large deal. Profit after tax margin dropped to 7.5%, with one-time Nagaro acquisition costs of about $50 million spread over three to four quarters. Total contract value rose only 4% year on year to $633.5 million. Europe revenue fell 8.5%. Persistent has secured about 94.04% of Nagaro's share capital and expects the deal to close by the fourth quarter of calendar 2026 or the first quarter of 2027.

CNBC TV18
Oct 15th, 2026
Persistent Systems Q2 results: profit rises 5% to ₹495 crore, excluding Nagarro deal costs.

Persistent Systems Q2 results: profit rises 5% to ₹495 crore, excluding Nagarro deal costs. October 16, 2026 | 05:07 IST Persistent Systems tops the mid-cap pack Persistent Systems is the clear No. 1 among mid-cap IT companies, with a final score of 1.7. It ranks No. 1 in generative AI and data & analytics, the two 25%-weighted categories, while also topping SaaS and automation and ranking No. 2 in security. AI Summary Persistent Systems reported a 5% rise in Q2 PAT excluding items, while reported PAT fell 25.4% due to a Nagarro acquisition expense. Revenue grew 30.3% in rupee terms to ₹4,663.9 crore, marking its 26th straight quarter of growth. PersistentSystems on Thursday, October 15, reported a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT), excluding exceptional expenses, to ₹495.15 crore in Q2 FY27. Reported PAT fell 25.4% to ₹351.51 crore, after the company booked an exceptional expense of ₹185.34 crore related to its proposed acquisition of Nagarro. Revenue from operations grew 20.8% year-on-year in constant currency terms, while revenue in rupee terms rose 30.3% to ₹4,663.9 crore. In US dollar terms, revenue increased 20% to $487.6 million. Sequentially, revenue grew 8.4% in rupee terms and 7.8% in US dollar terms, marking the company's 26th consecutive quarter of revenue growth. The company's reported consolidated PAT, however, fell 25.4% year-on-year to ₹351.51 crore, after accounting for exceptional expenses of ₹185.34 crore related to the proposed acquisition of Nagarro. Earnings per share declined 26% to ₹22.40. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose 19.5% year-on-year to ₹697.72 crore, but the EBIT margin narrowed to 15% from 16.3% a year earlier. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 26.4% to ₹864.4 crore, with the EBITDA margin at 18.5%, compared with 19.1% in Q2 FY26. Persistent Systems Q2: segment performance. Persistent reported growth across all three of its industry segments. Revenue from Software, Hi-Tech and Emerging Industries rose 28.5% year-on-year to $208.5 million. Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) revenue increased 16.2% to $164.3 million, while Healthcare and Life Sciences revenue grew 12% to $114.8 million. The Software, Hi-Tech and Emerging Industries segment accounted for 42.8% of revenue in Q2 FY27, followed by BFSI at 33.7% and Healthcare and Life Sciences at 23.5%. North America contributed 81.4% of revenue, while Europe accounted for 7.1% and India 9.2%. Deal wins and client additions. Persistent reported trailing 12-month total contract value (TCV) bookings of $3.06 billion and annual contract value (ACV) bookings of $1.96 billion. Quarterly TCV bookings stood at $633.5 million, while quarterly ACV bookings were $481 million. The company had 60 clients generating more than $5 million in annual revenue in Q2 FY27, unchanged from the previous quarter. Its total number of clients generating more than $1 million in trailing 12-month revenue rose to 218 from 214 in Q1 FY27. Nagarro acquisition update. Persistent said it had secured approximately 94.04% of Nagarro's share capital and voting rights, excluding treasury shares, as part of its proposed acquisition. The company expects the transaction to close in Q4 calendar year 2026 or Q1 calendar year 2027, subject to regulatory approvals from the Reserve Bank of India and foreign investment authorities in Austria and Spain. The company also said shareholders had approved an equity raise of up to $450 million, with combined equity and borrowings capped at $1.25 billion, to support the transaction. Shares of Persistent Systems closed about 1% lower at ₹5,840 ahead of the result announcement on Thursday. The stock has declined 7% so far in 2026.

Business Standard
Oct 15th, 2026
Persistent Systems Q2 profit falls 25.4% to ₹351 crore; revenue up 30.3%.

Persistent Systems Q2 profit falls 25.4% to ₹351 crore; revenue up 30.3%. Persistent Systems reported a 25.4% fall in Q2 profit to Rs 351 crore, even as revenue rose 30.3% to Rs 4,664 crore; operating margin narrowed to 15% from 16.3%. Persistent Systems reported a 25.4% year-on-year decline in quarterly profit to ₹351 crore, while revenue rose 30.3% to ₹4,664 crore, driven by continued growth in IT services and AI-led capabilities Mid-tier IT services company Persistent Systems reported a 25.4 per cent decrease in quarterly profit to ₹351 crore compared with a year earlier. Revenue was up 30.3 per cent to ₹4,664 crore. In dollar terms, revenue was up 20 per cent, while in constant currency terms, it was up almost 21 per cent, with the company continuing its strong growth rate even in a weak macroeconomic environment. "We continue to strengthen our AI capabilities through our 3C framework and AI driven platforms. Our focus is on developing enterprise context within our clients' environments that evolves with successive engagements and continues to grow in value as models, platforms and agents change," Sandeep Kalra, chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director (ED), said. Order bookings for the second quarter ended September 30 stood at $633.5 million in total contract value (TCV) and $481 million in annual contract value (ACV). The margin declined to 15 per cent from 16.3 per cent a year ago.