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 peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Unix Application Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Transportation Security Administration (TSA) customer. This position is responsible for supporting the Application Support team for Unix operations and engineering. The Unix engineer will be responsible for supporting the operations and maintenance of the Unix/Solaris operating system.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers using the UNIX/Solaris operating system
Participate in incident management activities for UNIX
Configuring and maintain successful backups for UNIX
Participate in defining UNIX and Linux hardware and software requirements, acquisition, installation, and configuration
Participate in the documentation of activities, system changes, procedures, policies, and standards for the UNIX architecture
Setting up and maintaining UNIX user accounts and access management systems
Manage installation and integration of system fixes, updates, and provide configuration and enhancements in support of the OS environments
Involved in implementation of security measures on UNIX servers
Provide technical expertise, respond to taskings, etc.
Work closely with IT operation delivery teams, project managers, solution engineers and government counterparts to ensure approved scheduled maintenance is completed
Interact with the customer on an as needed basis regarding UNIX/Solaris
Communicate status of ongoing work and any issues that arise to management in a timely manner

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor degree and 2 years' experience or Associate degree and 4 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 6 years' experience
U.S. Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance
Experience in IT infrastructure
Experience with Unix/Solaris operating system
Strong understanding of change, release, and configuration management, and their interaction
Knowledge of Client business environment and requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and use of judgment
Ability to work effectively and a self-starter

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the ServiceNow platform
Experience with storage systems associated with the UNIX operating system
Experience with the Linux Operating System, Red Hat Linux
Knowledge of security fundamentals
Knowledge of networking fundamentals
Knowledge of cloud operations
Possess an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations 4 certification or the ability to obtain within one month Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. 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.