Virtual Desktop Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

About Peraton

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.

We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Virtual Desktop Systems Engineer to join our national intelligence program. This role is pivotal in delivering engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades, and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global missions. The position places a specific emphasis on User Profile administration within a large, distributed computing environment.

In this role, you will be the guardian of system performance and security. Your day-to-day involves managing user accounts, permissions, and licenses while proactively resolving technical issues. You will analyze data to identify areas for infrastructure improvement, ensuring compliance with rigorous performance standards and industry regulations. Beyond troubleshooting, you will coordinate with network engineers to maintain smooth operations across multi-user systems, monitor enterprise resources, and assess enterprise designs to mitigate cybersecurity risks.

This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise and strong communication skills to interact with users and interfacing applications. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining processes, test cases, and user guidelines, ensuring that our systems remain robust and efficient. Please note that travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as-needed basis to meet customer or corporate requirements.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express your interest in the role and the company.

During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their identity. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon a contract award.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, including disability and protected veterans.