Jobs / Peraton
Cloud Systems Administrator
Peraton · Laurel, MD, United States
Laurel, MD, United StatesExp: 7+ yrs146,000-234,000 USD/yearlyOnsite
Remuneration
146,000-234,000 USD/yearly
Location
Laurel, MD, United States
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
Peraton is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join their Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD. This role involves hands-on work with a modern cloud-based analytics platform, supporting data-intensive mission operations. The administrator will maintain system stability, provide operational support, and resolve complex technical challenges in a mission-critical environment.
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceHealth savings accountShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Parental leave401(k)Paid time off (PTO)Company paid holidays
Qualifications
- Strong experience troubleshooting Linux-based systems
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Comfort working evening or mid shifts in an operational support role
- Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- 8570 IAT Level I or higher certification (Security+ preferred)
- One of the following certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- 7+ years of experience with RedHat/CentOS, including command line, networking (nmap, tcpdump, firewalls), and kickstart/provisioning
- 2+ years of experience managing RedHat DNS, hosts files, and DHCP
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain a cloud-based analytics platform in a mission-critical environment
- Provide Tier 1–3 operational support, troubleshooting and resolving system issues
- Ensure day-to-day system reliability, performance, and availability
- Collaborate with engineering and mission teams to meet evolving customer needs
- Proactively identify issues and implement improvements to operational processes
Skills
AnsibleAWSBashCentOSDockerGrafanaHadoopJavaJiraKubernetesLinuxOpenStackPrometheusPythonSaltStack
Certifications
8570 IAT Level I or higherSecurity+AWS DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCDP Administrator – Private Cloud BaseCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Degrees
Bachelor’s in System EngineeringBachelor’s in Computer ScienceBachelor’s in Information SystemsBachelor’s in EngineeringBachelor’s in related field
Languages
Java
Work schedule
Evening shiftMid shift
Industry
National security
Security clearance
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Relocation
No