About the role
Responsibilities
Peraton is hiring a Systems Administrator to support critical missions within its Risk Decision Group.
This role focuses on maintaining, securing, and optimizing on‑prem enterprise environments while laying the groundwork for cloud modernization. Responsibilities include ensuring reliable daily operations, improving identity and directory services (Active Directory and Entra ID), and planning phased migrations of legacy workloads into secure, scalable Microsoft 365, Azure, or AWS architectures. This is a 100% Remote position.Key Responsibilities:
Administer, secure, and optimize Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability and compliance with organizational standards.
Lead and support cloud migration initiatives, to both SAS and with a focus on transitioning legacy and on‑premises SAS platforms into modern cloud architectures.
Develops and enriches the product portfolio of cloud services and value-added services.
Maintain detailed documentation, contribute to governance frameworks, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders throughout cloud modernization efforts.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design migration roadmaps, assess readiness, and develop integration strategies for hybrid and cloud-native solutions.
Performs operations and maintenance of secure managed platform solutions.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system performance issues, applying automation and best practices to streamline operations.
Assist in the managing and support of enterprise Office 365 suite, including Azure AD, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Purview, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
Administer policies, monitor system performance, and ensure security best practices (DOD STIGS).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD (4 years of experience considered in lieu of degree.)
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a T5/SSBI federally adjudicated clearance
Experience administering an OnPrem Windows Environment
Good Knowledge of Windows Active Directory
Experience in AWS/Azure
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and cloud automation tools
Experience with containerization (Docker,Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of networking concepts, security, and cloud cost optimization
Proven ability to independently take ownership of projects and drive them to completion with minimal oversight
Strong “self-starter” capably
Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, Powershell)
Ability to take on projects and drive them to completion
Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and consistently be a dependable, supportive teammate
Effective communicator capable of tailoring presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
10 + years Administering a Windows Server/Active Directory Environment
Cloud or MS certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Administrator or similar)
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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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. 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
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