Cloud Administrator, TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Cloud Administrator to manage Linux systems and AWS cloud resources in a high-security environment. The role collaborates with ISSOs/ISSEs to meet compliance and security requirements, maintains SSP, and implements automation with Ansible/Puppet.

The candidate will handle network configurations, identity solutions, and on-call support across distributed clusters. Applicants should possess a decade of relevant experience, strong Linux and scripting skills, and an active TS/SCI w/

Qualifications

• Ten years of system administration in large, distributed environments; degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field; master’s may substitute for up to four years of experience.
• Experience administering large-scale distributed environments with multiple clusters and 150+ nodes per site.
• Ten years diagnosing and troubleshooting cloud computing environments including Hadoop/Cassandra/Scality etc.
• Ten years scripting in Bash/Perl/Python.
• Strong Linux knowledge including LDAP, DHCP, DNS, and TFTP.
• Experience with Puppet and Salt for configuration management.
• Expert-level Linux PXE/network provisioning, Anaconda Kickstart, RAID utilities, TFTP images, disk detection scripts.
• Experience with remote admin tools (VNC, SoL, IPMI, BIOS).
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and Java keystore management.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems; on-call rotations required.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Amazon Linux) and enforce security controls.
• Collaborate with ISSOs/ISSEs to meet agency compliance and security standards.
• Maintain SSP compliance; manage vulnerability scans, logs, and remediation actions.
• Manage AWS resources (EC2, RDS, S3, serverless) and enforce cloud security policies.
• Configure AWS networking (VPCs, interfaces, API Gateways, Route 53) and troubleshoot connectivity.
• Support cloud-native tech (Step Functions, ECS, Lambda) for deployment automation.
• Implement enterprise identity solutions (GATEKEEPER, CASPORT, PKI).
• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Nginx, Podman, OpenSSL, PostgreSQL clients, AWS CLI.
• Develop and automate sysadmin tasks with Ansible and Puppet.
• Use Git for version control and collaborate across teams.
• Analyze data flows across environments (eVo, WandS) and ensure secure data movement.

Skills

Linux administration

AWS cloud

Puppet

Salt

Ansible

LDAP

DHCP/DNS/TFTP

VNC

IPMI

PKI

OpenSSL

Java keystore

Network security

On-call

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS CLI

Git

Nginx

PostgreSQL

Podman

Job description

Cloud Administrator, TS/SCI w/Poly

Job Location: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Linux-based operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Amazon Linux, while implementing and enforcing security controls and managing software and application configurations.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to manage agency-mandated compliance requirements, support compliance workflows, and ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
• Maintain System Security Plan (SSP) compliance by configuring and managing vulnerability scans, monitoring and maintaining system logs, and implementing corrective actions and countermeasures to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Manage and maintain AWS cloud resources, including EC2, RDS, S3, and serverless infrastructure, while administering cloud policies and permissions to ensure security, performance, and compliance.
• Configure and support AWS networking components, including VPCs, network interfaces, API Gateways, and Route 53, while troubleshooting connectivity and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support and maintain cloud-native technologies, including AWS Step Functions, ECS, and Lambda, to enhance application deployment, orchestration, and automation.
• Implement and support enterprise authentication and authorization solutions using GATEKEEPER, CASPORT, PKI, and other agency-standard identity management technologies.
• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot supporting technologies and tools, including Nginx, Podman, OpenSSL, PostgreSQL clients, and the AWS CLI.
• Develop, maintain, and automate system administration tasks using configuration management tools such as Ansible and Puppet.
• Utilize Git for source code management, version control, and collaboration across development and infrastructure teams.
• Analyze, document, and troubleshoot data flows across multiple environments, including low-to-high data pipelines, while ensuring the integrity and secure movement of data between systems such as eVo and WandS.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in system administration and monitoring of large, distributed computing environments. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field is highly desired. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, and a master's degree in a technical field may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.
• Experience administering and supporting large-scale distributed environments consisting of multiple clusters, clustering architectures spanning at least 10 equipment racks, and environments containing a minimum of 150 nodes per site.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting large-scale cloud computing environments, including distributed storage and data retrieval systems such as Hadoop, Cassandra, Scality, Swift, Gluster, Lustre, GPFS, Amazon Storage Services, or comparable big data or high-performance computing technologies.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience developing and maintaining software scripts using languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience demonstrating a strong understanding of Linux operating systems, including user and group account management in LDAP and the configuration and administration of DHCP, DNS, and TFTP services.
• Demonstrated experience using configuration management tools such as Puppet and Salt.
• Expert-level knowledge of Linux PXE and network provisioning processes, including Anaconda Kickstart configurations, RAID controller utilities, TFTP images, and disk detection scripts.
• Experience accessing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting systems using remote administration tools, including VNC, Serial over LAN (SoL), IPMI, and BIOS-level configuration utilities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including experience with OpenSSL and Java keystore management.
• Expert-level troubleshooting experience with commodity hardware platforms, including previous experience supporting SGI and HP hardware environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a mission-focused team environment while following established standard operating procedures (SOPs), communicating effectively, accepting constructive feedback, and collaborating with senior technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies while leveraging technical mentorship and team resources to expand technical knowledge. Proven ability to work independently on complex technical assignments while mentoring and training junior team members.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to plan, communicate, coordinate, and oversee complex technical efforts that require collaboration across multiple teams.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems in an on-call environment and serving as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting and issue resolution. Willingness to participate in on-call rotations is required.
• An active TS/SCI w/Poly is required.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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

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