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.
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.
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
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field.
8+ years of relevant experience, including:
7+ years with RedHat/CentOS (command line, provisioning/kickstart).
7+ years Linux/Unix networking (nmap, tcpdump, firewalls).
2+ years 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 escalate network, data flow, and system issues.
Must have one of the following certifications prior to start
AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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