SITEC - Systems Engineer - MacDill

Program Overview

Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.

About The Role

Peraton requires Systems Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3.  Positions are located at the SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill, AFB FL, and at the TSOC and Component locations in the United States and abroad.  This position is located at MacDill AFB. 

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

Systems Engineers perform engineering level support in accordance with the SIE OPORD. In addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s software and hardware, Systems Engineers need advanced analytical, troubleshooting and design skills. The ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users also is essential. Systems Engineers must be familiar with the systems engineering process and data as a fundamental building block for performance improvement. Participation in working groups, design reviews and system tests are required . This position will help generate assessments, as well as develop and implement actionable recommendations based on reviews. Systems Engineers require extensive knowledge of the development process, including specification, documentation, and quality assurance. Because of the broad range of demands Systems Engineers must have demonstrated strong project planning skills are preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, leads, and independently executes the modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and modernization of complex systems solutions. 

• Ability to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of critical enterprise IT infrastructure, including server, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments

• Ability to lead a small team of junior systems administrator to accomplish troubleshooting, innovation, project implementation and service optimization for a geographically dispersed customer

• Tests and analyzes elements of data center facilities, including power, software, security features, interoperability, and communications, and  is responsible for the overall integration of enterprise systems.  

• Monitors and controls the performance and status of systems resources by using software and hardware tools, as well as by  identifying and diagnosing complex problems and factors affecting system performance.  

• Uses the Peraton Digital Engineering Framework (DEF) to  facilitate leading and engineering enterprise systems solutions spanning multiple data center and cloud vendor products.  

• Collaborates with SOCOM, vendors, carriers, and technical staff on systems implementation, optimization, and ongoing management.  

• Provides high-level support and technical  expertise in Directory Services technology, including DNS, GPO, ADFS, DFS, Domains and Trust, Sites and Services and Role Based Access Control. 

• Provides high-level support and technical  expertise in systems technology, including servers, applications, virtual and physical environments, and solutions integrations.  

• Partners with delivery teams to proactively ensure system integration, verification, and validation of  new technology into the existing operational environment. 

• Analyzes systems performance data from tools such as OS and application logs, Splunk , Riverbed and  RavenVision . 

• Develops and reviews system documentation and schematic diagrams (using tools such as Microsoft Word and Visio).  

• Defines and documents baselines to measure service performance and capability across a global enterprise. 

• Performs tier three systems support  in accordance with the SIE OPORD; must be detail-oriented and have in-depth knowledge of data center hardware and software and troubleshooting procedures .

• Advises senior government staff on industry best practices and provides policy recommendations to implement those practices.

Qualifications

Qualitifications:

• Min 12 years with HS Diploma, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PHD 
• DOD 8570 IAT level II certification
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Have a demonstrated ability to communicate exceptionally well both orally and in writing, as well as have a positive customer service attitude.  

• Strong proactive team leader and player

Highly Desired Qulaifications:

• Experience working in the special operations community

• Experience with VMWare and Nutanix software desired

• Knowledge of cloud and virtualization-based technologies, including Azure and AWS

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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.