Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator (Linux Sys Admin) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals on our Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program. CAEIO provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular applications services globally. The Linux Sys Admin will be a member of the Infrastructure Support team, supporting CA servers, storage platforms, systems, networking equipment, and hosted systems in use at DOS domestic and overseas facilities. The team works closely with other program team members, contractors, DOS leadership and business stakeholders to monitor performance, address faults, ensure secure service delivery, and craft and implement solutions for operational issues and new requirements. Location: This position is fully remote; however, candidates must reside in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area (DMV) to accommodate occasional onsite meetings, training, or customer support activities at the Washington, DC, customer location or the Peraton office in Sterling, VA. The number of days the Sys Admin works on-site in Washington, DC, or Sterling, VA, is subject to change based on government/program requirements (for example, surge support might require the individual to be in the office five days per week). Core Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM ET - 4:00 PM ET (Flexible with manager approval. The Linux Sys Admin can expect to work off-hours, including weekends, to support period surge requirements.) Roles and Responsibilities Leverage Red Hat and Oracle Linux experience to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced, professionally challenging environment. Assist in troubleshooting complex issues that cross many functional areas. Perform Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardenin