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Join Our Cyber Missions Team as a Cloud Systems Administrator Laurel MD

Ready to make an impact Were looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Cyber Missions team in Laurel this role youll 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 youll play a vital role in ensuring the stability and reliability of day-to-day operations. Youll 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 youll 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 Youll Do

• Support cloud-based systems built on Kubernetes Hadoop and other open-source technologies

• Ensure the operational stability of mission-critical platforms

• Provide Tier 13 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 Were 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

If youre self-motivated detail-oriented and excited to work with a variety of modern technologies wed love to meet you.

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• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related field.

  • An 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 escalate 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)

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.