Systems Engineering User Endpoint Management Lead

ResponsibilitiesJob Description:  Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as the User Endpoint Management Lead to join our national intelligence program that delivers infrastructure engineering/ development, infrastructure operations, deployment, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global Enterprise IT Infrastructure missions.  Responsibilities:   Use a holistic approach to design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle with an emphasis on the end user experience. Manage, secure, and optimize desktops, laptops, and mobile devices while ensuring compliance with IT and security policies. Install, configure and maintain desktops, laptops, and devices, ensuring proper integration with enterprise systems and cloud services. Implement and manage endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and data loss prevention (DLP) tools to protect sensitive information. Continuously monitor endpoints for vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks. Deploy software updates, patches, and OS upgrades to maintain system stability and security. Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and security policies for end-users and IT teams. Research and recommend new endpoint management and security technologies to enhance organizational IT infrastructure. Develop, analyze, and maintain tools that support and automate processes for hardware or software product release.  Write installation scripts and programs for installation of products.  Work with project teams to determine appropriate build schedules and then initiate the build and packaging process.  Compile and assemble software from source code.  Ensure tools are stored in source control.  Support developers for software package registry and delivery.  Work with others to complete analysis, evaluations, and design alternatives and to implement process improvements.  Work with development engineers to correct build errors.  Manage source code repositories and ensure adherence to version control best practices.  Automate the software build, test, and deployment processes to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.  Design and implement release pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable software rollouts.  Train and mentor team members on the software build and continuous integration process and tools.  Support new application features and maintain environments.  Serve as gatekeeper, ensuring that code transitions smoothly from development to operational environments, while maintaining configuration control, integrity and reliability of the product.  Work jointly with engineering, operations and quality assurance to ensure that software builds are created, tested, and deployed efficiently and reliably to meet schedules and dependency requirements.  Maintain documentation related to release procedures, configurations, and modifications.  Develop and enforce policies for hotfixes and emergency releases.  Track and report on release metrics to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.  Facilitate communication across teams and stakeholders to keep everyone informed about release statuses and timelines.  Manage environment configurations, including deployment and rollback procedures for multiple environments.  Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously refine and improve the release process. Serve as the Technical Team Lead for User Endpoint Management Travel: Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements. **** Please Note this is for a proposal effort **** QualificationsBasic Qualifications:  Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass and obtain a Poly clearance.  Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience or PhD with 7 years relevant experience).  4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of a Degree. Proficiency in endpoint management. Understanding of endpoint security technologies. Strong skills in PowerShell or Shell scripting for automation and system optimization. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and IT teams. Technical team leadership capabilities. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to customers and senior leaders.  CISSP or Security+ Certification.  Preferred Qualifications:  Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.  CEH, GIAC, or Microsoft Certifications. Deep understanding of infrastructure as code principles and the use of technologies such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Salt.  Knowledge of Apache web server administration.  Knowledge of identity management solutions such as Oracle IAM or RH-SSO (Keycloak) is a plus.  Experience with load balancing technologies such as HA Proxy is a plus.  Experience with CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins is a plus.  Experience with CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins is a plus.  Familiarity with container orchestration and VMWare is a plus.  SECURITY CLEARANCE:   This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.   Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-167315Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly