Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/polyPeraton • Laurel, Maryland, United States
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Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly
Peraton
- Laurel, Maryland, United States
- Laurel, Maryland, United States
About
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.
Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.
About The Role Join Our Cyber Missions Team as a Cloud Systems Administrator - Laurel, MD 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.
What You’ll Do
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 We’re Looking For
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
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.
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 elevate 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)
Details
Target Salary Range: $146,000 – $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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