Lead Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Peraton Full time
Position Overview

Peraton is in search of a Lead Systems Engineer specializing in Platform Management to enhance our skilled and diverse workforce. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) by ensuring the integrity of its information technology (IT) enterprise infrastructure. A solid foundation in DevOps methodologies is essential for this role.

Remote Work - Candidates must be located in the DC Metro area for potential on-site requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and sustain the organization's platform infrastructure.
  • Assess and analyze workloads operating in both public and private cloud settings.
  • Monitor system performance and throughput, establishing benchmarks for acceptable performance standards as new solutions are developed.
  • Focus on platform stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.
  • Lead the architecture and deployment of the organization's platform infrastructure.
  • Evaluate and propose platform technologies to fulfill business requirements.
  • Configure and enhance platform components for optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Work with other IT departments to integrate platform solutions with current systems.
  • Implement monitoring systems to maintain platform health and performance.
  • Quickly troubleshoot and resolve platform-related challenges.
  • Establish security protocols to safeguard the platform against potential threats.
  • Ensure platform adherence to industry standards and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for platform configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Lead the design and execution of Active Directory structures aligned with organizational needs.
  • Configure and manage Active Directory elements, including domains, forests, and trusts.
  • Oversee user accounts, permissions, and access controls within Active Directory.
Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required; candidates must be eligible for a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in architecting and developing platform-based solutions, establishing throughput, and setting performance benchmarks.
  • Extensive experience in managing and applying DevOps principles.
  • Experience in evaluating and analyzing workloads in public and private cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in virtualization, storage, and enterprise backup solutions utilizing automation technologies.
  • Expertise in Active Directory technologies.
  • Familiarity with application streaming and desktop virtualization technologies.
  • Current relevant Microsoft Certification: MCSE core infrastructure, with ongoing certification updates as credentials are retired.
About Peraton:

Peraton is a leading national security enterprise that drives missions of significance across the globe, extending to the farthest reaches of space. As a premier mission capability integrator and transformative IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to safeguard our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical intersection of traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company is a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Our employees tackle the most formidable challenges facing our customers every day, ensuring safety and security worldwide.

Salary Range:

$112,000 - $179,000. This range reflects the typical salary for this position based on experience and other factors.

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