Cloud Systems Administrator

Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

At Peraton , we deliver trusted, innovative solutions that protect and advance national security. This is your opportunity to support mission-critical systems that make a real difference across the Intelligence Community. We are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support large-scale, cloud-based repositories used by thousands of mission users. This role operates in a fast-paced, operational environment where performance, reliability, and security are critical. Why Join Peraton? At Peraton, you’ll support critical national security missions while working alongside highly skilled technical teams. We provide opportunities to grow your expertise in cloud and large-scale data systems, contribute to real-world mission outcomes, and advance your career in a meaningful way. Our benefits include: Heavily subsidized medical coverage (including dependents) 25 days PTO with generous carryover Competitive compensation and bonus eligibility Ongoing training and career development opportunities 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.

Requirements

Linux Systems Administration: RedHat, CentOS, or similar
Big Data Platforms: Hadoop, Accumulo, or large distributed systems
Scripting: Bash and/or Python
Configuration Management: Puppet or similar tools
Monitoring & Operations: Experience troubleshooting system alerts and outages
Collaboration: Ability to work across multi-disciplinary technical teams
Mission Focus: Comfortable operating in a high-tempo, evolving environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development or engineering; OR Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and a minimum of 1 year of experience in software development or engineering; OR A minimum of 7 years of experience in software development or engineering in lieu of a degree. Qualifying experience must include requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, or problem diagnosis and resolution
Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical disciplines will be considered.
Active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph is required.
8570 IAT Level I or higher (preferably Security+) is required.