Cloud Systems Administrator
About The Position
Peraton is hiring a Cloud Systems Administrator for its mission-driven Cyber platform Operations Team. The role supports a cloud-based enterprise platform built with Java and free and open-source technologies, including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo, for data-intensive analytics on managed infrastructure. The administrator will help maintain day-to-day platform stability, support customer operations, and troubleshoot technical and operational issues across complex Linux-based environments. The position involves Tier 1–3 support in an evening or mid shift, and may involve a variety of technologies depending on customer requirements. Attention to detail, proactive task management, and the ability to independently diagnose operational issues are essential.
Requirements
- 7 years of experience with the RedHat/CentOS command line.
- 7 years of experience with Linux/Unix networking, including nmap, tcpdump, and firewalls.
- 7 years of experience with RedHat/CentOS kickstart and provisioning, including setting it up.
- 2 or more years of experience with RedHat DNS administration, including DNS, hosts files, and DHCP.
- Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- 8570 IAT Level I or higher certification, preferably Security+, obtained before starting.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Poly.
- At least one of the following certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, CDP Administrator - Private Cloud Base, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Cloud certification and 8570 certification are required and will be verified during the interview or offer process.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Python or Bash scripting.
- Experience with Prometheus, JIRA, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), virtualization, Salt or Ansible, Grafana, OpenStack, or AWS.
Responsibilities
- Support daily operations of cloud-based analytic platforms.
- Provide Tier 1–3 support for infrastructure and system-level issues.
- Troubleshoot operational issues within Linux environments.
- Manage RedHat/CentOS provisioning using kickstart.
- Perform Linux/Unix networking analysis using tools such as nmap and tcpdump.
- Support DNS administration, including hosts files and DHCP.
- Assist with containerized and distributed platform technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve system performance issues.
- Support on-call operational requirements.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
