Cloud Systems Administrator
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Job Location:
Laurel, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 146000 - 234000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Cloud Systems Administrator
Location: Laurel MD
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Team: Cyber Intelligence
Overview:
Peraton is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Systems Administrator to join our high-impact Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel MD. If you thrive in fast-paced mission-critical environments and have a passion for working with cutting-edge cloud and distributed systems technologies this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
As a key member of our infrastructure team youll play a vital role in building maintaining and securing large-scale distributed cloud environments that support national security operations. This position combines deep Linux system administration knowledge cloud expertise and the ability to automate monitor and troubleshoot across complex architectures.
What Youll Do:
- Manage and administer large distributed systems across multiple clusters (minimum 60 nodes per site and at least three racks of equipment).
- Maintain and optimize core Linux OS components and services (DHCP DNS TFTP) and manage LDAP-based user authentication.
- Diagnose and resolve system issues across enterprise-scale cloud environments.
- Script and automate tasks using languages such as Bash Python or Perl.
- Implement monitor and enhance data storage and retrieval using technologies like Hadoop Cassandra Scality Swift Gluster Lustre GPFS or Amazon S3.
- Utilize configuration management and orchestration tools including Puppet Ansible SALT Docker and Kubernetes.
- Manage SSH tunneling protocols and dynamic SOCKS proxies leveraging tools like rsync pdsh pdcp and WinSCP.
- Apply advanced knowledge of AWS Cloud Architecture leveraging AWS SDKs and APIs.
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams and apply experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to support advanced analytics capabilities.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Strong foundational understanding of network concepts: VLANs Layer 2/3 switches port channel bonding.
- Hands-on experience with Linux-based system administration.
- Proven expertise in monitoring and maintaining highly available distributed systems.
- A continuous learning mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
- Security-minded and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Why Peraton:
At Peraton were not just building systemswere shaping the future of national security. Join a team where your work directly impacts missions of critical importance. Heres why Peraton is the right place for your next career move:
- Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that protect our nation and drive innovation in cybersecurity cloud and intelligence.
- Culture of Innovation: We invest in emerging technologies and encourage creative problem-solving.
- Career Growth: Enjoy access to training certifications mentorship and internal mobility to support your long-term goals.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation health & wellness programs retirement plans and paid time off.
- Diverse & Inclusive Environment: We value diverse perspectives and promote a collaborative respectful workplace.
Make your mark. Join Peraton and become part of something bigger. Apply today.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required
- Seven years experience as a Systems Administrator with solid understanding and working knowledge of core Linux operating system components is required
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or another related technical field is required (Note: Four additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of having a degree two additional years of experience can be substituted if candidate has an Associates degree)
- 8570 IAT Level I or higher (preferably Security) is required and must be obtained prior to starting
- One of the following certifications is also required prior to starting; AWS Certified SysOps Administrator---Associate AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
