Task Area Lead/Systems Administrator - SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Task Area Lead - Systems Administrator - SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

As a Task Area Lead/Systems Administrator - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides strategic technical and management leadership for defining the overarching vision, policies, and operational standards for C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure systems administration support across the entire enterprise, spanning on-premise , virtualized, and cloud environments.
• Establishes enterprise-wide goals and long-range strategic plans for the broad management, secure, and efficient operation of global transport infrastructure systems, directly impacting C2ISR mission capability and resilience through architectural design.
• Serves as the principal authority on complex network configuration management (e.g., SDN, SD-WAN integration), advanced performance monitoring, and enterprise-wide technological resource optimization within the C2ISR environment, including disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Leverages deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive system audits, develop advanced mitigation strategies for operational vulnerabilities (e.g., zero-day exploits), and integrate innovative, proactive administration solutions (e.g., AI/ML for anomaly detection, self-healing infrastructure).
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, shaping administration policies, resource allocation, and technical standards with critical impact on C2ISR mission effectiveness, global operational readiness, and future technology adoption.
• Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk;; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Operating system administration tools (Windows Admin Center, Linux shell utilities); virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper V); Active Directory and LDAP; Service Desk ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); remote desktop support tools (Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer); backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault); SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar ); network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG); configuration management databases (CMDB); documentation templates for compliance and reporting; endpoint security tools (McAfee, Symantec, CrowdStrike).

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as a Task Area Lead/Systems Administrator or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 10 years applicable experience

• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level

• US citizenship is required
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 451 Systems Administrator, Advanced Level / ability to obtain

Des i red Qualifications:

• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
• Minimum of 12years’ experience with BS/BA , or 10years ’ experience with MS/MA

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC

• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking

• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations

• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community

• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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