System Administrator 2

Cloud Systems AdministratorMomentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.Job SummarySeeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to sustain, administer, and optimize enterprise cloud environments built on Java and open-source technologies, including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo.The candidate will directly support high-performance, data-intensive analytics running on secure, managed infrastructure that enables critical Intelligence Community missionsThe Cloud Systems Administrator will ensure the stability, availability, and performance of cloud-based systems by providing Tier 1 through Tier 3 operational support, troubleshooting complex Linux environments, and collaborating with engineering teams to continuously improve platform reliability and operational efficiencyThis position offers exposure to a broad range of cloud, Linux, automation, and big data technologies while supporting mission-critical operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentPrimary ResponsibilitiesAdminister, monitor, and maintain cloud-based enterprise platforms supporting mission-critical analytics and operational workloadsSupport cloud infrastructure built on Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source technologiesEnsure operational stability, availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systemsProvide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 operational support, including participation in a rapid on-call rotation supporting customer operationsWork a mid-shift schedule, including Fridays and Saturdays, to support operational mission requirementsTroubleshoot and resolve complex Linux operating system, networking, application, and infrastructure issuesInstall, configure, provision, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS systems using Kickstart and automated deployment methodsPerform Linux/UNIX network troubleshooting utilizing tools such as nmap, tcpdump, firewall diagnostics, and network analysis utilitiesAdminister DNS services, host files, DHCP, and related Linux networking componentsMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Hadoop and Accumulo clusters to ensure system performance and data integrityDevelop and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python to improve operational efficiency and system managementUtilize configuration management tools such as Puppet to automate system provisioning and configuration managementCollaborate with software engineers, cloud engineers, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity personnel to resolve system performance, networking, and data flow issuesDiagnose operational issues and escalate complex infrastructure, networking, storage, or application problems as appropriateMaintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational runbooks, and system configuration recordsParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational effectivenessRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline. An additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirementMinimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting Linux-based enterprise environmentsMinimum of five (5) years administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar Linux operating systems, including command-line administration, system provisioning, and Kickstart deploymentsMinimum of five (5) years of Linux/UNIX networking experience, including troubleshooting using nmap, tcpdump, firewall technologies, and network diagnosticsMinimum of two (2) years administering Red Hat DNS services, including DNS configuration, host file management, and DHCP administrationProficiency developing automation scripts using Bash and PythonExperience utilizing configuration management tools such as PuppetExperience monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting cloud-based Linux systems, including large Hadoop and Accumulo clustersDemonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and appropriately escalate network, system, application, and data flow issuesDoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher is required (Security+ preferred)Candidates must possess one of the following certifications prior to employment. Certification will be verified during the interview or onboarding processAWS DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCDP Administrator – Private Cloud BaseCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Desired QualificationsExperience administering Kubernetes, Docker, Hadoop, and distributed data processing platformsExperience supporting enterprise cloud environments utilizing AWS or hybrid cloud architecturesExperience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and GrafanaExperience using Jira for incident management, operational tracking, and workflow managementExperience supporting HDFS and distributed storage environmentsFamiliarity with SaltStack, Ansible, or other enterprise automation platformsExperience supporting virtualization technologies and OpenStack environmentsKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and secure systems administrationExperience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense operational environmentsExempt 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. Momentum Engineering