Cloud System Administrator

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton in Annapolis, MD is seeking a mid-level Cloud System Administrator who blends Site Reliability Engineering with Infrastructure as Code to ensure reliability and security of mission-critical systems.

The role focuses on configuring AWS EC2 environments, using Terraform and Ansible to manage IaC, and applying AWS Well-Architected Framework principles. You will automate operational tasks, design resilient systems, and monitor performance to support critical national security programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required.
• 3+ years IT experience with cloud-hybrid environments and virtualization.
• Solid knowledge of core Linux OS components.
• 5+ years in related field; degree may substitute two years.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure AWS EC2 environments.
• Use Terraform and Ansible to manage IaC.
• Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.
• Automate operational tasks with SRE practices.
• Design resilient, monitored systems.

Skills

Cloud environments

Linux administration

SRE practices

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS EC2

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

The KINGROAD Security Team is seeking a mid-level Cloud System Administrator. This role integrates Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) principles with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure the reliability and security of mission-critical systems

The candidate should be experienced setting up and configuring AWS EC2 environments, use of Terraform and Ansible to manage IaC and understanding of AWS Well Architected Frameworks (operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability).

In addition, the candidate should be familiar with all aspects of Site Reliability Engineering to assist the team with automating operational tasks, designing resilient systems, implementing monitoring and logging.

The ideal candidate will work well in a team environment, is self-motivated and proactively completes tasks with strong attention to detail.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required
• 3+ years of experience in IT, specifically working with cloud-hybrid environments, systems administration, and virtualization technologies.
• A solid understanding and working knowledge of core Linux operating system components
• 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or another related technical field is required and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)

Required Certifications:

The following certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is required:

Required:

• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
• CDP Administrator - Private Cloud Base
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Possession of a Cloud and DoD8571 IAT Level II certifications are required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility 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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.