Systems Administration

The Cloud Systems Administrator will provide full-spectrum systems administration in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment supporting PWV cloud-based repositories. This role requires experience with large Hadoop and Accumulo clusters, and the ability to interface with external hardware, software, security, and network teams.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled Linux System Administrator, capable of diagnosing and resolving complex operational issues as they arise. Hands-on experience with Bash, Python, and configuration management tools such as Puppet is highly desirable.

Primary responsibilities include:

Monitoring overall system health and performance

• Troubleshooting system problems and ensuring timely resolution

• Maintaining and supporting distributed storage systems

• Administering user accounts and enforcing system access controls

• Ensuring compliance with system security requirements and protocols

• Performing regular patching and system upgrades

• Creating and maintaining system automation scripts

• Participating in engineering discussions and technical planning sessions

• Maintaining accurate hardware and infrastructure inventory

• Interfacing with external support teams for hardware, network, and infrastructure-related needs

This position requires shift work and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities driven by real-time operational or global events. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, remains calm under pressure, and takes initiative in maintaining system reliability and performance.

• Seven (7) years experience is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. 9 years of experience will be considered without a Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required
• Security + certification is required (8570)

One of the following certifications are also required:

• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
• CDP Administrator - Private Cloud Base
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.