Systems Administration, Senior Advisor - Peraton
Eagan, MN
About the Job
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Systems Administrator, Senior Advisor (Virtualization Systems Architect) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
The server administrator will be responsible for the design, configuration, deployment, integration, and maintenance and support of server virtualization and server infrastructure solutions. They will be a subject matter expert and consult USPS on best practices for server virtualizations solutions and make recommendations. The server virtualization resource specializes in building and managing virtual computing platforms. They will also play a critical role in data migration, virtual machine lifecycle management, troubleshooting, tuning and performance, and monitoring of the environment.
- Responsible for the architectural design, development, and deployment of the enterprise's overall systems.
- Defines system solutions based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
- Researches, identifies, selects, and tests technology products required for solution delivery. Establishes, implements, and documents the technology integration or migration strategies.
The position requires staying on top of the industry trend and new technologies for the system architecture. Ideally requires a bachelors degree or demonstrated architectural experience in the area of specialization. Experience communicating with key executives in a concise yet analytical manner.
Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop and design virtualization solutions, including virtual data centers, servers, and desktops
- Serve as subject matter expert on virtualization technologies
- Architect and design server virtualization solutions
- Perform systems administration for Windows Server and UNIX / Linux systems such as RHEL and SLES
- Develop automation through scripting and APIs (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Terraform)
- Perform certificate lifecycle management for systems and applications
- Evaluate inefficiencies with server resources and make right-sizing recommendations
- Manage and maintain server virtualization platform on premise as well as cloud e.g. VMware, Nutanix, Harvester, OpenShift, Proxmox, Azure, AWS, GCP
- Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
- The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team
- May be required to create time sensitive deliverables
- May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
- Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and management
- Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow
- Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem resolution
- Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members
- Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all server virtualization and other related infrastructure systems
- Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
- Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
- Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
- Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience with BS/BA; in lieu of a degree 16 years of relevant work experience can be accepted
- Knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems including Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 as well as RHEL and SLES operating systems.
- Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2 and later.
- Knowledge of container technologies including but not limited to Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
- Knowledge of IaaS in cloud using MS Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications.
- Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.
- Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve problems and, implements solutions independently
- Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.
- Must be local to Eagan, MN or Raligh, NC. This is not a remote position.
- Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded.
Required Certifications:
VMware Certifications (VCP) , Nutanix (NCP), or similar server virtualization certs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong background in server virtualization e.g. VMware, Nutanix, OpenShift, Harvester, Proxmox, MS Hyper-V, Citrix, Azure, AWS, etc.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with Terraform or Ansible
- Experience with Dell PowerFlex
- Experience working in a large enterprise environment
- Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration.
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.