Systems Engineering, Advisor

Peraton is recruiting for a Systems Engineering at USSTRATCOM/J6 - Offutt AFB.

What you will do:

Perform as primary assigned engineer to prepare and implement technical solutions to address customer requirements.
• Coordinate requirements based on information gathered from customer-provided documentation, customer interviews, and affected lines of service.
• Develop project definitions and engineering estimates to include cost estimates and cost benefit analysis.
• Manage and/or perform implementation for approved technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the development life cycle with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing and acceptance phases.
• Design and prepare technical reports and related documentation.
• Prepare briefings and prepare updates on project/task status.
• Prepare purchase requests and configuration management documentation.
• Attend Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with government customers to learn of new requirements.
• Interact with the customer to determine customer needs and ensure what is implemented meets those needs.
• Provide technical expertise, respond to tasking's, etc.
• Build UNIX / Linux servers, ensure security requirements are met, test servers/systems/software/hardware, and integrate/install them into the production environment.
• Ensure all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software is provided to the Operations Division team members.
• Perform performance monitoring and provide documentation of issues and recommendations to Operations Division team members.
• Perform daily Linux administration duties.

What you will need:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x / 8.x, VMware VSphere 6.x and higher, Red Hat Satellite 6.7 and higher
• Experience with Automation/Configuration Management for Linux (Puppet/Ansible)
• Experience with Containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and Container Orchestration (Tanzu/OpenShift)
• Experience with vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations
• Working understanding of system engineering processes and tasks including requirements gathering, creating a technical solution, implementation, and test/verification.
• Experience with System integration (hardware, software, network, and database)
• Experience with Multi-hardware system operation, performance, and system effectiveness
• Experience with SAN hardware layout and configuration
• Experience with system security, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Experience with system engineering tools, Visio
• Strong technical writing skills

Clearance Requirement:

• Active DoD TS/SCI
• Poly is desired

Required Certifications:

• DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II (or higher) is required (e.g., Security + CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)

Desired Certifications:

• ITIL Foundations
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

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.