Cloud System Administrators

Red Drum; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match up to 6%

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

PTO flexible for vacations/holidays/sd

Education/training up to $5000/year

Referral bonuses up to $10,000

Recognition program

Job summary

Red Drum seeks a highly skilled cloud systems administrator in Maryland to tackle complex data challenges and support national security initiatives. The role emphasizes Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, and big data tooling in a high-security environment.

Applicants should hold a related B.S. and a cloud certification, with TS clearance and polygraph required. Substitution of experience for degree is common on many contracts.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics is required.
• Cloud certification is typically required.
• Experience levels range from 0–20+ years.
• Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings; no CCA’s accepted.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS or Math

Tools

Linux

AWS

Kubernetes

HDFS

Hadoop

Python

Bash

JIRA

OpenStack

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Grafana

Layer 2/3 switching

Cloud certification

Job description

Description

At Red Drum, we solve the world’s most complex data challenges. Our Mission is to develop cutting-edge data solutions that protect our nation’s freedoms and expand our global intelligence capabilities.

Requirements

Tech stack for cloud system administrators include: Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, HDFS, Hadoop, Python, Bash, JIRA, Openstack, ElasticSearch, logstash, Grafana, layer 2/layer 3 switch interactions, and more.

Requirements: B.S. in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics is required. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree. A cloud certification is typically required.

Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.

A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.

Benefits

• 401k Match of up to 6% of an employees’ salary.


• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance for employees and their dependents.


• A generous PTO offering that employees can use for vacations, holidays, and sick time. The PTO amount is flexible based on what the candidate prefers.


• Up to $5000/year for approved education and training expenses.


• Referral bonuses of up to $10,000 depending on clearance level.


• Recognition for excellent performance and customer recognition, birthdays, and anniversaries in the company.

Red Drum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range: 140K - 240K.