Junior Systems Engineer / Active TS/SCI

Peraton

$86K — $138K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of systems engineering experience or 7 years of experience without a degree.
  • Proficiency with Linux systems, including administration and command-line operations.
  • Familiarity with OpenWRT for router and network configuration.
  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP and firewalls.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Support system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Work hands-on in Linux environments and with OpenWRT-based systems.
  • Apply problem-solving skills while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Assist in system and network device installation and maintenance.
  • Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for system issues.
  • Implement necessary updates, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and configuration records.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic cybersecurity environment.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team on strategic federal projects.
  • Gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies and systems.
  • Engagement with senior engineers for skill development and mentorship.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire aJunior Systems Engineer for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Washington, DC

In this role, you will:

  • Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems across the program9s infrastructure.
  • Possess handson experience working in Linux environments along with practical familiarity using OpenWRTbased systems.
  • Apply strong technical problemsolving skills and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems and network devices.
  • Support troubleshooting and rootcause analysis for system issues.
  • Implement updates, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Maintain documentation and configuration records.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on technical tasks and project deliverables.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering, IT operations, or a related technical field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
  • Proficiency with Linux (administration, commandline operations, configuration).
  • Working familiarity with OpenWRT (router firmware, configuration, network setup, package management).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with scripting (Bash, Python).
  • Exposure to embedded systems or network appliances.
  • Familiarity with Git or other versioncontrol tools.
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. 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 individual9s 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.

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