ME00615-Cloud System Administrator 2

Momentum Engineering, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

45d•$150,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for administering, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining secure cloud-based platforms that support enterprise data processing and analytics. The successful candidate will work within a high-tempo operational environment to ensure system availability, performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with engineering, network, and infrastructure teams to sustain and improve enterprise cloud services.

Requirements

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (including Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or systems administration; OR Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; OR A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
Qualifying experience must include one or more of the following: Requirements analysis, Software development or engineering, Software installation and integration, System evaluation and enhancement, System maintenance, Troubleshooting and problem diagnosis/resolution
DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher (Security+ preferred) is required
Experience administering Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar distributions
Experience supporting large-scale distributed computing environments, including Hadoop, Accumulo, or comparable big data platforms
Proficiency developing automation scripts using Bash and/or Python
Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or similar enterprise automation frameworks
Experience monitoring system health, troubleshooting operational alerts, and resolving system outages
Knowledge of storage systems, data integrity, backup, and recovery processes
Experience supporting secure enterprise environments and implementing access control and account management
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused operational environment

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Developer – Associate
AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Experience supporting cloud-native or hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with container technologies and Kubernetes
Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, automation, and operational sustainment
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and secure systems administration
Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments supporting mission-critical systems
Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance management tools

Responsibilities

Monitor the health, availability, and performance of cloud-based systems and large-scale distributed computing environments
Troubleshoot and resolve operating system, network, application, storage, and data flow issues to maintain continuous operations
Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux-based cloud infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar operating systems
Support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Hadoop, Accumulo, and other distributed data platforms
Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts using Bash and/or Python to improve operational efficiency
Perform system patching, software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities
Administer user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access controls in accordance with security policies
Monitor storage systems and ensure data integrity, availability, and backup/recovery processes
Support configuration management using Puppet or comparable enterprise automation tools
Coordinate with hardware, network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues
Participate in system engineering discussions, operational planning, and continuous process improvement initiatives
Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configuration records
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support operational requirements and mission continuity
Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, configuration standards, and operational procedures