Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required. Bachelor’s 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 elevate 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) Join Our Cyber Missions Team as a Cloud Systems Administrator — Laurel, MD Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you’ll 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, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the stability and reliability of day‑to‑day operations. You’ll 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, you’ll 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 You’ll Do Support cloud-based systems built on Kubernetes, Hadoop, and other open‑source technologies Ensure the operational stability of mission‑critical platforms Provide Tier 1–3 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 We’re 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 you’re self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and excited to work with a variety of modern technologies, we’d love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peraton