Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate

Peraton • Laurel, MD

2d • $146,000 - $234,000

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 security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field. An additional 2 years of work experience can be substituted in lieu of this degree requirement
• 5 years of relevant experience , including:
• 5 years of RedHat/CentOS (command line, provisioning/kickstart).
• 5 years of Linux/Unix networking (nmap, tcpdump, firewalls).
• 2 years of 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 (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)

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in Linux troubleshooting
• Experience with or knowledge of: Docker , Kubernetes , Hadoop
• Scripting with Python and Bash
• 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