Cloud Systems Administrator, Advisor

Peraton • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you’ll support and enhance a cutting-edge cloud platform built with Java and powered by open-source technologies such as Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo. Your work will directly enable high-performance, data-intensive analytics on a robust, managed infrastructure. As a key member of our Operations Team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the stability and reliability of day-to-day operations. You’ll troubleshoot complex issues, support mission-critical systems, and assist customers with hands-on technical expertise. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering quality work, you’ll fit right in. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, making it an excellent opportunity to expand your technical toolkit and continue growing your cloud and systems expertise.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field.
• An additional 4 years of work experience can be substituted in lieu of this degree requirement
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including:
• 7+ years with RedHat/CentOS (command line, provisioning/kickstart).
• 7+ years Linux/Unix networking (nmap, tcpdump, firewalls).
• 2+ years RedHat DNS administration (DNS, host files, DHCP).
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, and configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet).
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting cloud-based Linux systems, especially large Hadoop/Accumulo clusters.
• Ability to diagnose and escalate network, data flow, and system issues.
• 8570 IAT Level I+ certification required prior to start (Security+ preferred)
• Must have one of the following certifications prior to start
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Strong background in Linux troubleshooting
• Experience with or knowledge of: Docker, Kubernetes, Hadoop
• Scripting with Python and Bash

Nice To Haves

• Bonus experience with any of the following:
• Prometheus, Grafana
• JIRA
• HDFS
• Salt / Ansible
• Virtualization technologies
• OpenStack
• AWS
• If you’re self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited to work with a variety of modern technologies, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud-based systems built on Kubernetes, Hadoop, and other open-source technologies
• Ensure the operational stability of mission-critical platforms
• Provide Tier 1–3 support, including participation in a rapid on-call rotation
• Work a mid-shift schedule, including Fridays and Saturdays
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Linux environments
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team to continuously improve system reliability and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees