Cloud Systems Administrator
Peraton Inc
Jessup, United States of America
27 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
$ 179KJob location
Jessup, United States of America
Tech stack
Apache Accumulo
Bash
Big Data
CentOS
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
Information Systems
Data Integrity
Distributed Systems
Hadoop
Python
Linux System Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Software Engineering
Data Streaming
Cloud Platform System
Information Technology
Puppet
User Accounts
Job description
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.
What You'll Do: Monitor system health and performance across cloud-based environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, and data flow issues in real time
- Support and maintain large-scale Hadoop and Accumulo clusters
- Perform Linux systems administration in a dynamic operational environment
- Develop and maintain scripts using Bash and/or Python
- Execute system patching, upgrades, and configuration management
- Support storage systems and ensure data integrity
- Interface with hardware, network, and infrastructure teams to resolve issues
- Administer user accounts and enforce access controls
- Ensure system security requirements are met and maintained
- Participate in engineering discussions and continuous system improvements
- Provide after-hours on-call support as required
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.
Benefits & conditions
- Heavily subsidized medical coverage (including dependents)
- 25 days PTO with generous carryover
- Competitive compensation and bonus eligibility
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
About the company
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., 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.
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