ME00615-Cloud System Administrator 2

Job Summaryseeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support mission-critical cloud infrastructure and large-scale data repositories serving thousands of Intelligence Community usersThis position is responsible for administering, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining secure cloud-based platforms that support enterprise data processing and analyticsThe successful candidate will work within a high-tempo operational environment to ensure system availability, performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with engineering, network, and infrastructure teams to sustain and improve enterprise cloud servicesPrimary ResponsibilitiesMonitor the health, availability, and performance of cloud-based systems and large-scale distributed computing environmentsTroubleshoot and resolve operating system, network, application, storage, and data flow issues to maintain continuous operationsInstall, configure, administer, and maintain Linux-based cloud infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar operating systemsSupport the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Hadoop, Accumulo, and other distributed data platformsDevelop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts using Bash and/or Python to improve operational efficiencyPerform system patching, software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activitiesAdminister user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access controls in accordance with security policiesMonitor storage systems and ensure data integrity, availability, and backup/recovery processesSupport configuration management using Puppet or comparable enterprise automation toolsCoordinate with hardware, network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issuesParticipate in system engineering discussions, operational planning, and continuous process improvement initiativesMaintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configuration recordsParticipate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support operational requirements and mission continuityEnsure compliance with applicable security policies, configuration standards, and operational proceduresRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (including Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or systems administration; ORMaster’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; ORA minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degreeQualifying experience must include one or more of the following:Requirements analysisSoftware development or engineeringSoftware installation and integrationSystem evaluation and enhancementSystem maintenanceTroubleshooting and problem diagnosis/resolutionDoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher (Security+ preferred) is requiredExperience administering Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar distributionsExperience supporting large-scale distributed computing environments, including Hadoop, Accumulo, or comparable big data platformsProficiency developing automation scripts using Bash and/or PythonExperience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or similar enterprise automation frameworksExperience monitoring system health, troubleshooting operational alerts, and resolving system outagesKnowledge of storage systems, data integrity, backup, and recovery processesExperience supporting secure enterprise environments and implementing access control and account managementStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teamsAbility to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused operational environmentDesired QualificationsCandidates possessing one or more of the following cloud certifications are highly desired:AWS Certified Developer - AssociateAWS DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Experience supporting cloud-native or hybrid cloud environmentsFamiliarity with container technologies and KubernetesExperience supporting enterprise monitoring, automation, and operational sustainmentKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and secure systems administrationExperience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments supporting mission-critical systemsFamiliarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance management toolsExempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (including Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or systems administration; OR
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; OR
• A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
• Qualifying experience must include one or more of the following:
• Requirements analysis
• Software development or engineering
• Software installation and integration
• System evaluation and enhancement
• System maintenance
• Troubleshooting and problem diagnosis/resolution
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher (Security+ preferred) is required
• Experience administering Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar distributions
• Experience supporting large-scale distributed computing environments, including Hadoop, Accumulo, or comparable big data platforms
• Proficiency developing automation scripts using Bash and/or Python
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or similar enterprise automation frameworks
• Experience monitoring system health, troubleshooting operational alerts, and resolving system outages
• Knowledge of storage systems, data integrity, backup, and recovery processes
• Experience supporting secure enterprise environments and implementing access control and account management
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused operational environment, + AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Experience supporting cloud-native or hybrid cloud environments
• Familiarity with container technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, automation, and operational sustainment
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and secure systems administration
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments supporting mission-critical systems
• Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance management tools

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.