System Administrator, Journeyman

peraton· Cyber Security
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📍 Herndon, VA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative System Administrator Journeyman to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

 

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain server systems to ensure reliable, secure, and performant operations across assigned environments.
  • Perform routine system maintenance, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting per approved standards and operating procedures.
  • Apply DISA STIGs and system hardening controls to maintain cybersecurity compliance and support accreditation requirements.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools; identify and remediate issues proactively.
  • Investigate and remediate incidents; escalate complex problems to engineering or vendor support as required.
  • Document system configurations, changes, maintenance activities, and evidence to support audits and continuity of operations.
  • Support application deployments, backups/restores, and recovery procedures to sustain operational readiness.
  • Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and configuration baselines to support consistent administration and change control.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree

  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
    • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: F07DZZ1; M03385G; M10395B; M223854; A‑531‑0021; DISA (451) Training (Linux/Windows); System Administrator (Intermediate) Playlist); OR
    • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CompTIA Cloud+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+; SSCP).

  • Required experience and skills:

    • Systems administration or server engineering experience supporting enterprise environments.
    • Hands‑on experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration, patch management, configuration management, and backup/recovery processes.
    • Practical application of STIG hardening, vulnerability remediation workflows, and RMF/ATO evidence practices.
    • Proficiency with monitoring/observability tools, ticketing systems, and basic automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
    • Strong documentation skills and ability to follow change control and configuration management processes.

  • Desired:

    • Prior DoD/ARNG system administration or classified environment experience.
    • Experience with virtualization, cloud-hosted server management, orchestration, and automated configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.).

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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

$66,000 - $106,000. 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

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the System Administrator, Journeyman position at peraton located?
This System Administrator, Journeyman role at peraton is based in Herndon, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the System Administrator, Journeyman role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a System Administrator, Journeyman role in the Cyber Security department at peraton.
Which team or department does the System Administrator, Journeyman at peraton belong to?
This System Administrator, Journeyman position is part of the Cyber Security department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the System Administrator, Journeyman job at peraton posted?
This System Administrator, Journeyman position at peraton was posted on Apr 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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