Windows Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

About Peraton 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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Kearneysville, WV (hybrid work schedule; must be local to office). The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Infrastructure Managed Service (IMS) Program, for the Unites States Coast Guard (USCG). This initiative is modernizing and consolidating the engineering and operational environment under a managed service to better support the services provided to the USCG. Day to Day Work Responsibilities: Providing guidance across the Technical Services team, including requirements definition, design, implementation, and testing.
Providing administration and operations and maintenance support on Windows Server 2008R2, 2012R2 and 2016 to Windows Server 2019
Create and update documentation and process improvements
Providing quality services, including responsively communicating with customers, analyzing tickets to identify issues, developing proposed solutions, and resolving tickets.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
Perform routine system backups and ensure data integrity.
Coordinate with stakeholders to Plan, implement, and monitor regular patch updates for Windows servers using TSSA, ensuring timely updates and minimal downtime.
Assist in user account management and permissions.
Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new software and hardware solutions.
Work on special projects and tasks as assigned
Support core business hours and on-call support during non-core business hours.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 5 years experience or Masters degree and 3 years experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years experience. Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance
Experienced supporting Windows Server 2008R2, 2012R2 and 2016 to Windows Server 2019
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Must be versatile, flexible and capable of assisting other Tier 3 teams within the overall, larger Enterprise support team
Must have an understanding of software distribution, patch management, and operating system deployment
Preferred Qualifications: ITILv4 Foundations certification preferred.
Detail-oriented and able to organize information
Strong customer service and oral/written communication skills required
Ability to work independently and produce results, given general priorities, required
Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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