Cloud Administrator - AI/ML TS/SCI w Poly

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a skilled Cloud Administrator for their Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. This role involves supporting cloud solutions that enhance national security, with a focus on AI/ML capabilities and large-scale computing on AWS.

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Five years of experience in relevant field.
• Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on large Hadoop/Cloud clusters.
• Work on next-generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot large-scale cloud systems.

Skills

Large Language Models (LLM)

AWS Cloud Architecture

Agile development

Linux fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Hadoop

Python

Puppet

Docker

Job description

Cloud Administrator - AI/ML TS/SCI w Poly

Job Locations: US-MD-Laurel

Requisition ID: 2026-167372

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about building cutting‑edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Cloud Administrator to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high‑impact integrated product development team, you'll work on next‑generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large‑scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? If so, this is the position for you.

The Cloud Administrator provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on large Hadoop/Cloud clusters.

Competencies and Skills

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLM), Agentic AI, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture design and development
• Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools
• Well‑grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices

The Cloud Administrator shall possess the following capabilities

• Shall have at least one (1) year of experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters (>1000 nodes)
• Shall have experience diagnosing and troubleshooting large‑scale cloud computing systems including familiarity with distributed systems for storage and retrieval of data (e.g., Apache Hadoop, Accumulo, CASSANDRA distributed databases, or SCALITY or SWIFT object stores)
• Shall have demonstrated ability to work within a pre‑defined mission‑focused team structure, follow SOPs, communicate effectively, accept constructive feedback, and receive technical guidance and advice from senior level technical resources
• Shall have demonstrated a willingness to learn new technologies and leverage senior level resources to expand current technical foundation using team structure
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks, show a willingness to educate and train more junior technical resources
• Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate, lead and oversee complex technical tasks requiring interaction with multiple groups
• Shall have three (3) years of experience writing software scripts using scripting languages including Bash, Perl, or Python
• Shall have five (5) years of experience demonstrating a fundamental understanding and working knowledge of core components of the Linux operating system including the management of user and group accounts in LDAP configuration of DHCP, DNS, and TFTP
• Shall have demonstrated experience with configuration management tools including Puppet and SALT
• Understanding of the end‑to‑end Linux PXE/Network provisioning process to include familiarity with Anaconda Kickstart configurations, RAID controller utilities, TFTP images, and disk detect scripts
• Experience accessing and troubleshooting systems via remote utilities to perform hardware diagnosis and repair including VNC, serial over LAN interfaces, and IPMI, BIOS‑level configuration
• Understanding of overall corporate architecture as well as familiarity with openSSL and Java keystore manipulation
• Experience troubleshooting commodity hardware platforms including previous experiences with SGI/HP hardware including SGI's J series

Qualifications

Position Requirements (Experience and Education)

• An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
• Five (5) years of experience is required
• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics is required from an accredited college or university
• Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is required, and the candidate must have one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications:
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SSH tunneling and protocols including the implementation of dynamic SOCKS proxies as well as other ssh‑based utilities, including rysn, pdsh, pdcp, and WinSCP
• Basic understanding of low‑level network concepts including VLANs, port channel bonding and layer‑2/ layer‑3 switch interactions
• Familiarity with software load balancers for large‑scale web‑service implementations including HAProxy and nginx
• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration services and Docker images
• Experience with log aggregation and search tools including Elasticsearch, Logstash, filebeats, Grafana, and rsyslog

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 – $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.