{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7d74ad46786d236fe995ff8b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7d74ad46786d236fe995ff8b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7d74ad46786d236fe995ff8b","title":"Infrastructure Systems Engineer","description":"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 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.\n\nAbout The Role\nThe Office of Space Weather Observations (SWO) under NESDIS is responsible for advancing space weather observational capabilities to meet NOAA programmatic needs. NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SWX) program maintains and extends space weather observations from various vistas, selected to most efficiently provide comprehensive knowledge of the Sun and the near-Earth space environment needed to protect our technological infrastructure.\n\nThe Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS) is responsible for comprehensive ground services for all SWX projects, ensuring successful implementation and operation of observing assets and ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements made by SWFO-L1 and the GOES‑R series satellites.\n\nThe SWGS Mission Operations Services (MOS) program must provide a full mission satellite command and control solution to support the L1 Series with two new independently launched observatories.\n\nOverview:\n\nPeraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the infrastructure design, configuration and deployment for a new satellite ground system development program supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This position will support all Infrastructure activities throughout the full system lifecycle—from architecture and design through integration, assessment, authorization, and operational deployment.\n\nThe selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the program’s Infrastructure functions. This role requires close collaboration with other program functional elements including Cyber, Software Engineering, Networks, Systems Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Quality and program leadership.\n\nProvide support for system design, deployment, and implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems within Linux, Windows and cloud infrastructures.\n\nDevelop and design hardware systems architecture based on project requirements.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define system specifications and requirements.\n\nResearch, evaluate, and recommend new hardware and software solutions.\n\nConduct comparative analyses of hardware and software options for specific projects.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders to understand business drivers and requirements for cloud migration.\n\nIdentify systems and applications suitable for migration to the cloud.\n\nCreate and maintain detailed technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.\n\nCreate and maintain detailed design documentation.\n\nEnsure accuracy and completeness of program technical documentation.\n\nMonitor and analyze physical and virtualized environments to track resource allocation.\n\nSupport integration efforts for hardware and software components into larger systems.\n\nSupport procurement efforts for new material and maintenance renewals.\n\nSupport ongoing obsolescence analysis of existing hardware and software.\n\nThis position is contingent on contract award.\n\n#SWOMOS\n\nQualifications\n\n5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA or 0 years with PhD. 9 years of experience with no degree\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in system design, design principles, implementation, and troubleshooting across various platforms.\n\nAbility to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance – US Citizenship is required\n\nHands‑on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including designing, deploying, and managing cloud‑based infrastructures.\n\nProficiency in designing, deploying, and managing virtualized environments to optimize resource utilization and performance.\n\nExpertise in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter Server, and Horizon View.\n\nStrong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and administration.\n\nHands‑on experience with hardware including servers, networking equipment, and storage solutions. Knowledge of product specifications, configurations, and best practices for deployment and maintenance.\n\nExperience in managing changes to hardware designs, requirements, and project plans. Ability to assess the impact of changes, obtain approval, and implement changes effectively while minimizing disruption.\n\nExperience in troubleshooting system issues and optimizing performance for mission‑critical applications.\n\nProficient in creating formal drawings and schematics for system architecture, system diagrams, network topologies, and other visual representations of hardware and infrastructure designs. (Visio experience required, AutoCAD recommended).\n\nKnowledge of electronic components and their specifications. Ability to select appropriate hardware components based on performance requirements, cost considerations, and availability.\n\nExperience in collaborating with hardware vendors, software providers, and service providers to evaluate products and services.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n\nExperience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.\n\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to include tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible.\n\nAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or similar cloud certifications.\n\nFamiliar with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Asset Manager, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, Git, etc.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors.\n\nHighly organized with strong attention to detail.\n\nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills.\n\nExperience leading projects and process improvement activities to completion with successful outcomes and delivery of desired results.\n\nActive Public Trust clearance.\n\nDetails\nTarget 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.\n\nBenefits 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. 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NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SWX) program maintains and extends space weather observations from various vistas, selected to most efficiently provide comprehensive knowledge of the Sun and the near-Earth space environment needed to protect our technological infrastructure.\n\nThe Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS) is responsible for comprehensive ground services for all SWX projects, ensuring successful implementation and operation of observing assets and ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements made by SWFO-L1 and the GOES‑R series satellites.\n\nThe SWGS Mission Operations Services (MOS) program must provide a full mission satellite command and control solution to support the L1 Series with two new independently launched observatories.\n\nOverview:\n\nPeraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the infrastructure design, configuration and deployment for a new satellite ground system development program supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This position will support all Infrastructure activities throughout the full system lifecycle—from architecture and design through integration, assessment, authorization, and operational deployment.\n\nThe selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the program’s Infrastructure functions. This role requires close collaboration with other program functional elements including Cyber, Software Engineering, Networks, Systems Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Quality and program leadership.\n\nProvide support for system design, deployment, and implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems within Linux, Windows and cloud infrastructures.\n\nDevelop and design hardware systems architecture based on project requirements.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define system specifications and requirements.\n\nResearch, evaluate, and recommend new hardware and software solutions.\n\nConduct comparative analyses of hardware and software options for specific projects.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders to understand business drivers and requirements for cloud migration.\n\nIdentify systems and applications suitable for migration to the cloud.\n\nCreate and maintain detailed technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.\n\nCreate and maintain detailed design documentation.\n\nEnsure accuracy and completeness of program technical documentation.\n\nMonitor and analyze physical and virtualized environments to track resource allocation.\n\nSupport integration efforts for hardware and software components into larger systems.\n\nSupport procurement efforts for new material and maintenance renewals.\n\nSupport ongoing obsolescence analysis of existing hardware and software.\n\nThis position is contingent on contract award.\n\n#SWOMOS\n\nQualifications\n\n5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA or 0 years with PhD. 9 years of experience with no degree\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in system design, design principles, implementation, and troubleshooting across various platforms.\n\nAbility to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance – US Citizenship is required\n\nHands‑on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including designing, deploying, and managing cloud‑based infrastructures.\n\nProficiency in designing, deploying, and managing virtualized environments to optimize resource utilization and performance.\n\nExpertise in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter Server, and Horizon View.\n\nStrong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and administration.\n\nHands‑on experience with hardware including servers, networking equipment, and storage solutions. Knowledge of product specifications, configurations, and best practices for deployment and maintenance.\n\nExperience in managing changes to hardware designs, requirements, and project plans. Ability to assess the impact of changes, obtain approval, and implement changes effectively while minimizing disruption.\n\nExperience in troubleshooting system issues and optimizing performance for mission‑critical applications.\n\nProficient in creating formal drawings and schematics for system architecture, system diagrams, network topologies, and other visual representations of hardware and infrastructure designs. (Visio experience required, AutoCAD recommended).\n\nKnowledge of electronic components and their specifications. Ability to select appropriate hardware components based on performance requirements, cost considerations, and availability.\n\nExperience in collaborating with hardware vendors, software providers, and service providers to evaluate products and services.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n\nExperience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.\n\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to include tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible.\n\nAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or similar cloud certifications.\n\nFamiliar with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Asset Manager, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, Git, etc.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors.\n\nHighly organized with strong attention to detail.\n\nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills.\n\nExperience leading projects and process improvement activities to completion with successful outcomes and delivery of desired results.\n\nActive Public Trust clearance.\n\nDetails\nTarget Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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