Cloud Administrator - All Levels

Interclypse Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 Days of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

Unlimited 401K match

100% company-paid health insurance

Educational support

Social events and team-building activities

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company is seeking motivated Cloud Administrators to provide exceptional support for Hadoop cloud clusters. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience with scripting languages and cloud systems. Join a thriving team that focuses on employee growth and continuous learning, offering ample opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Hadoop/Cloud certification is required.
• Experience in scripting languages like Bash, Perl, or Python is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Hadoop cloud clusters.
• Troubleshoot large scale cloud computing systems.
• Work within a team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python)

Linux operating system

Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, SALT)

Hadoop and distributed systems

Remote systems troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification

Tools

Linux

Hadoop

Docker

Kubernetes

ElasticSearch

Job description

Overview

Interclypse is seeking Cloud Administrators.

The Interclypse difference is our emphasis on employee growth and development through continuous learning, mentorship, and empowerment. Interclypse employees grow in a positive cultivating work environment with endless career opportunities. Let Interclypse empower you by putting you in the driver's seat of your career.

Currently, Interclypse is seeking motivated, career and customer-oriented Cloud Administrators to join our team to provide exemplary support to our customers and to begin an exciting and rewarding career within Interclypse. The Cloud Administrator provides support for implementation, trouble shooting, and maintenance of large Hadoop cloud clusters.

Education

• A Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics is highly desired
• Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is required

Required Skills/Experience

• Shall have experience writing software scripts using scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python
• Shall have 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 experience diagnosing and troubleshooting large scale cloud computing systems including familiarity with distributed systems for storage and retrieval of data e.g., Apache\'s 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 SOP\'s, 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 demonstrated experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or 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

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters
• 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 layer2/layer 3 switch interactions
• Familiarity with software load balancers for large scale webservice 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Why You Might Like This Job

• You’re tired of working for a massive organization.
• You want to work for an established company that values your stable career.
• You want to work with a team who loves their job and making cool stuff.
• You want to be part of a team focused on making a positive impact.
• You want to grow your skills in management or work toward becoming an expert.
• You want to have the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
• You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.

Benefits

• Employee Impact Program. Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, customer, and employee. This program in combination with our comprehensive time off and leave programs allow you to design a career and compensation program that enables near infinite flexibility while ensuring both company, customer, and individual health and prosperity.
• Comprehensive time off and leave programs:
  • 31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays
  • Parental Leave: 40 Hours
  • Bereavement Leave: 24 hours.
  • Military Reserve Leave (up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details).
  • Jury Duty Leave 16 hours.
• Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details).
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250
• Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year
• Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more

Interclypse isn’t your typical company. We strive to have a positive & transformational impact on our community, our industry, and individuals. We keep this focus through our motto: "Doing What is Right". Apply today to see how you can join our winning team and start down the career path that’s right for you!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

The base salary range provided is not adjusted for geographic differences associated with where the work is being performed. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, candidate’s experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.