Cloud System Administrator

Mobile Programming LLC; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Programming LLC is seeking a qualified candidate skilled in cloud-based and distributed systems administration. The role involves supporting containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Docker, while ensuring security best practices are followed.

Suitable candidates must have an Active TS/SCI Clearance and at least 1–3 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly preferred, with possible experience substitution. Join us to work in a high-security, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud-based and distributed systems.
• Support containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Implement security best practices in cloud operations.

Skills

Cloud-based system administration

Kubernetes

Docker

Load balancing

Networking fundamentals

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

Elasticsearch

Grafana

HAProxy

Nginx

SSH-based utilities

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud-based and distributed systems
• Support containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Docker
• Configure software load balancers (e.g., HAProxy, Nginx) for large-scale services
• Utilize SSH-based utilities (rsync, pdsh, pdcp, WinSCP) for secure operations
• Monitor systems with Elasticsearch, Logstash, Filebeat, Grafana, rsyslog
• Apply knowledge of networking fundamentals: VLANs, port channel bonding, Layer 2/3 interactions
• Implement security best practices in cloud operations
• Collaborate with engineering teams in a high-security, mission-focused environment

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• 1–3 years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics highly preferred (may substitute for 2 years of experience)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.