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# Cloud Administrator

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Laurel, MS, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $234,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Systems Engineering, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Bash Shell, BIOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Multilayer Switch, Data Recovery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, RAID, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Perl (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, HAProxy, Web Servers, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Layer, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Networking Basics, Nginx, OpenSSL, Logstash, Ruby, Serial Communications, Software Engineering, Trivial File Transfer Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Network Computing, Web Services, Anaconda, Scripting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Load Balancing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Apache Cassandra, Large Language Models, Grafana, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Analysis, Juniper, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cassandra, Virtual Agents, Puppet, Software Version Control, Docker, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cloud-administrator-ai-ml-ts-sci-w-poly-laurel-md--b9adc3d8-c41d-4525-96db-36a817a61172

## About the Role

* Experience with Large Language Models (LLM), Agentic AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
 * Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture design and development
 * Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools
 * Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
 * Knowledge of security and compliance best practices

The Cloud Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:

 * Shall have at least one (1) year of experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters (>1000 nodes)
 * Shall have experience diagnosing and troubleshooting large scale cloud computing systems including familiarity with distributed systems for storage and retrieval of data e.g. Apache''s Hadoop, Accumulo, CASSANDRA distributed databases, or SCALITY or SWIFT object stores.
 * Shall have demonstrated ability to work within a pre-defined mission focused team structure, follow SOP''s, communicate effectively, accept constructive feedback, and receive technical guidance and advice from senior level technical resources.
 * Shall have demonstrated a willingness to learn new technologies and leverage senior level resources to expand current technical foundation using team structure.
 * Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks, show a willingness to educate and train more junior technical resources.
 * Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate, lead and oversee complex technical tasks requiring interaction with multiple groups.
 * Shall have three (3) years of experience writing software scripts using scripting languages including Bash, Perl, or Python.
 * Shall have five (5) years of experience demonstrating a fundamental understanding and working knowledge of core components of the Linux operating system including the management of user and group accounts in LDAP configuration of DHCP, DNS, and TFTP.
 * Shall have demonstrated experience with configuration management tools including Puppet and SALT
 * Understanding of the end-to-end Linux PXE/Network provisioning process to include familiarity with Anaconda Kickstart configurations, RAID controller utilities, TFTP images, and disk detect scripts.
 * Experience accessing and troubleshooting systems via remote utilities to perform hardware diagnosis and repair including VNC, serial over LAN interfaces, and IPMI, BIOS-level configuration.
 * Understanding of overall corporate architecture as well as familiarity with openSSL and Java keystore manipulation.
 * Experience troubleshooting commodity hardware platforms including previous experiences with SGI/HP hardware including SGI''s J series.

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Keywords: Accumulo, CASSANDRA, SCALITY, SWIFT. Scripting - Bash, Perl, Python. LDAP configuration of DHCP, DNS, and TFTP. Puppet and SALT tools. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Model (LLM), Machine Learning (ML)., * An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required

 * Five (5) years of experience is required.
 * A Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics is required from an accredited college or university.
 * Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is required to have one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications:
 * AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
 * AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
 * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Additional Desired Qualifications:

 * Advanced knowledge of SSH tunneling and protocols including the implementation of dynamic SOCKS proxies as well as other ssh-based utilities, including rysn, pdsh, pdcp, and WinSCP.
 * Basic understanding of low-level network concepts including VLANs, port channel bonding and layer2/layer 3 switch interactions.
 * Familiarity with software load balancers for large scale webservice implementations including HAProxy and nginx
 * Experience with Kubernetes orchestration services and Docker images.
 * Experience with log aggregation and search tools including Elasticsearch, Logstash, filebeats, Grafana, and rsyslog., Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Change Control, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cyberspace, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Data Storage, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Distributed Databases, Docker, Elasticsearch, Hardware Repair, Hewlett-Packard Hardware, IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), Identify Issues, Java, Juniper Networks J-Series, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Large-Scale Systems, Layer 2 Switching, Layer 3 Switching, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Mathematics, Modeling Languages, OpenSSL, Perl Programming Language, Product Development, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, RAID Storage, Resource Leveling,
Ruby, SGI Hardware, SSH (Secure Shell), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Serial Link Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Virtual Network Computing, Web Services, nginx Web Server

## Description

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Cloud Administrator to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high-impact integrated product development team, you'll work on next-generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? If so, this is the position for you.

The Cloud Administrator provides support for implementation and troubleshooting and maintenance on large Hadoop/Cloud clusters.


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