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These ground terminals ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations, NASA’s orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), customer spacecraft (satellites), and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. Qualifications: 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.

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Responsibilities:
Peraton is seeking a mid-level Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA’s Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract. This position is located at the NASA White Sands Complex (WSC) in Las Cruces, NM.     Peraton is the prime contractor for NASA at the White Sands Complex (WSC) near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Operating here are two functionally identical satellite ground terminals: The White Sands Ground Terminal, and the Second TDRSS Ground Terminal. These ground terminals ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations, NASA’s orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), customer spacecraft (satellites), and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. WSC serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists who then use the daily influx of data to expand our ever-growing knowledge of the Earth and the universe.   This position will be responsible for:<ul><li>Install, integrate, patch, and maintain Linux servers and workstations, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux.</li><li>Provide systems engineering technical support across the SENSE organization, technical working groups, peer reviews, technical interchange meetings, and periodic status coordination meetings.</li><li>Troubleshoot system anomalies and discrepancies that have been elevated for resolution. </li><li>Capture system installations and modifications within change management documentation and/or ticketing system.</li><li>Implement automation for provisioning, patching, and configuration.</li><li>Track, create and/or implement remediation solutions for vulnerability and compliance findings reported by the IT Security team.</li><li>Perform system backup and recovery actions for assigned systems.</li><li>Plan and develop system upgrade strategies for End of Life or End of Support systems.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Required Experience:   <ul><li>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 is allowable.</li><li>3+ years of experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux systems.</li><li>Experience working with cyber (IT) security concepts.</li><li>Networking: TCP/IP fundamentals, routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NTP, firewall configuration</li><li>Experience deploying and managing virtual machines and hypervisors such as VMware and KVM, as well as container platforms like Docker.</li><li>Scripting & automation: Proficiency in Bash; experience with Python and Perl.</li><li>Experience implementing and maintaining configuration management solutions with Ansible.</li><li>Working experience with systems management and patching tools such as PDQ and BigFix.</li><li>Experience implementing or maintaining local Linux Repositories servers.</li><li>Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter. </li><li>You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.</li><li>Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.</li></ul> Desired Experience:<ul><li>Active Secret security clearance. </li><li>Prior NASA experience is strongly preferred.</li><li>Experience managing smartcard login on Linux systems. </li><li>Strong understanding of SSL/TLS certification management and implementation. </li><li>Familiarity with HP-UX, Solaris, or OpenVMS OS’s a plus. </li><li>Familiarity with Tenable Nessus tools.</li><li>Hands-on experience with log management, monitoring, and analysis using Splunk.</li><li>Security+ or similar security related certification.</li></ul> 

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 <a href="http://peraton.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">peraton.com</a> to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:
$51,000 - $82,000. 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.

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

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Peraton

LINUX System Administrator / Space Programs

Analysis Skills

Ansible

Automation

Bash Scripting

CompTIA Security+

Computer Science

Computer Security

Computer Systems

Configuration Management

Cyberspace

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DNS (Domain Name System)

Data Recovery

Digital Certificates

DoD Secret Clearance

Docker

Document Change Management

Firewall Administration

Government

HP-UX Operating System

Hypervisors

IP (Internet Protocol) Routing

Identify Issues

Information Technology & Information Systems

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

K Virtual Machine (KVM)

Linux Administration

Linux Operating System

Nessus

OpenVMS

Operating Systems

Oracle

Oracle Applications

Oracle Solaris (fka Sun Microsystems Solaris)

Perl Programming Language

Plan Meetings

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Red Hat Linux Operating System

SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Secret Clearance

Security Clearance

Smartcards

Software Patches

Splunk

Strategic Planning

Systems Administration/Management

Systems Engineering

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

Technical Support

United States Citizen

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

VMWare

Vehicle Fleets

Virtual Machine (VM)

[AW]-iCims

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8+ years of relevant technical experience to include Linux system administration experience with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and hands-on infrastructure support in enterprise environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and optimized while also helping mentor junior administrators and contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in either Las Cruces, New Mexico or Denver, CO . In this role, you will support mission-critical infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise Linux environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and optimized while also helping mentor junior administrators and contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise Linux environments with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) + Developing and maintaining infrastructure automation using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or similar platforms + Managing physical and virtual server infrastructure across data center environments + Leading infrastructure projects and initiatives from planning through implementation + Mentoring junior administrators and providing technical guidance across the team + Performing hardware installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and maintenance within data center facilities + Implementing security best practices, monitoring system performance, and optimizing system availability Minimum Qualifications: + 8+ years of relevant technical experience to include Linux system administration experience with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and hands-on infrastructure support in enterprise environments + Proven experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or SaltStack + Hands-on experience supporting data center operations including server hardware installation and troubleshooting + Demonstrated experience mentoring junior administrators or serving in a senior technical or team leadership capacity + Strong troubleshooting, system performance tuning, and infrastructure support experience Preferred Qualifications: + Candidates who bring additional DevOps, cloud, or containerization experience will be well positioned to support evolving infrastructure initiatives. + Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices + Experience with enterprise monitoring and alerting tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus + Experience supporting or integrating with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Clearance Requirements: + An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Physical Requirements: + Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. + Needs to occasionally move about inside the office or data center environment to access equipment, racks, and hardware systems. + Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering technical updates or briefings. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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