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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.
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.
One of the following certifications are also required:
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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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.
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