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Systems Administration, Associate

Peraton

Fort Huachuca, AZFull-time$51–82K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$51–82K/yr
Location
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Peraton seeks a Systems Administrator to work onsite at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The role maintains multi-user computer systems, monitors system resources, performs security administration, and supports software installation, performance tuning, backup recovery, and computing-resource policies. Candidates need a current TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and SecurityPlus certification; the posting lists a degree-or-experience path.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems AdministrationNetwork CoordinationResource MonitoringSecurity AdministrationPerformance TuningSoftware InstallationBackup RecoveryVendor EvaluationHardware and Software Procurement

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Four Years ExperienceCurrent TS/SCI ClearanceAbility to Obtain C/I PolyU.S. CitizenshipSecurityPlus Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Peraton Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Administrator to work onsite at Fort Huachuca, AZ.

What you will do:

  • Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers

  • Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency

  • Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts

  • Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space

  • Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products

  • Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery

  • Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources

Qualifications

What you will need:

  • 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree

  • Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a C/I Poly

  • U.S. citizenship

  • SecurityPlus certification

Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,434 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–82K/yr
  • Arizona median$88–129K/yr25 salary ranges
  • US median$88–136K/yr1,574 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $67K, is 38% below the Arizona median midpoint ($107K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 39 open Systems Administrator jobs in Arizona and 2,434 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (2,056 postings).
Education
562 of the 2,434 open Systems Administrator jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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