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Peraton

Systems Engineer

Peraton, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090


ResponsibilitiesPeraton is hiring a Systems Engineer at the Reston, VA SCIF:

What you will do:

Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle. Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics. Ensures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods. Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements. Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development. Designs interfaces and brings system elements together, so they work as a whole. Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements. Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts. Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements. Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation. Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures. Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with development teams to automate and streamline deployment pipelines

Design and develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using Python, Kubernetes, and Ansible

Maintain and enhance CI/CD processes using GitLab, Jenkins, and other standard DevSecOps tools to ensure smooth code development, integration, and delivery

Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, ensuring high availability and efficient resource utilization

Ensure security best practices are integrated into the development lifecycle, including compliance with data protection regulations

Research and implement new technologies and tools to drive continuous improvement in the software delivery process

Provide mentorship and guidance to fellow team members and promote a culture of knowledge sharing

Document technical procedures, configurations, and the architecture of deployed solutions

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate progress and challenges

Design and develop systems to automate repetitive tasks, improving your company's productivity and efficiency

Address technological flaws, defects, or errors; troubleshoot issues as they occur; enhance the efficiency of human staff or other systems

Communicate with clients to understand their needs and requirements

Simulate and test the system to ensure proper functioning

Implement and enforce monitoring and quality assurance processes

Supervise the automation processes regularly

Troubleshoot issues as they occur

Solid understanding of computer programming and software development

Utilize PowerShell for reports, automation of tasks, and configuration of Windows operating systems and platforms

Solid understanding of troubleshooting using log files, tools, and other various means to bring issues to resolution

Perform Windows change control and patch management using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM)

Understand various Microsoft platforms (SQL, SharePoint, Microsoft Identity Manager, etc.) to perform upgrades and troubleshoot issues related to the platforms

Monitor servers and applications using a variety of tools (PowerShell reports, vROPs, LogInsight, etc.)

Understand secure configuration of operating systems and platforms using STIG tools and automation to enforce systems compliance

Enforce security configurations on Windows operating systems and platforms using Group Policy

Understand Role Based Access Controls in an enterprise environment

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD

Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor and coach teammates

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Expert in the use of automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible

Ability to collaboratively interact with customers including senior management, data scientists, and end users

TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

DoD 8140 Certification (or able to attain within 6 months)

Experience with these tools preferred:

RedHat AAP & Satellite

VMware Suite: VCF, vSphere, ESXi

CI/CD Tools

Docker

Nexus

Windows Server 2019/2022

Active Directory

Group Policy

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

Windows Server Update Services

Microsoft Identity Manager

SQL Server 2016/2019

SharePoint 2019 Suite

PowerShell

Quest Suite (Action Request Server, GPO Admin, Change Manager, Site Recovery Manager)

Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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