Cloud Systems Administrator - Linux & Kubernetes

Quevera; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med coverage

Education stipend

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator – Linux & Kubernetes in Annapolis Junction, MD, to support mission-critical programs. The role requires hands-on Linux administration, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and Traefik expertise, along with a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large Linux environments and Hadoop clusters, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and the ability to vet and onboard

Qualifications

• Linux administration experience required.
• Kubernetes experience required.
• Docker experience required.
• Helm charts experience.
• Ansible experience required.
• Knowledge of CloudFormation needed.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Kubernetes and Traefik experience.
• Hadoop cluster management experience.

Responsibilities

• Use SSH to remotely connect to Linux machines.
• Install software in Linux environments using RPM and YUM.
• Gather status information from Linux machines.
• Support vetting and onboarding of DIB companies with CCC Partnerships Team.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik technologies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Five years of experience managing large Hadoop clusters with relevant certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or 4 years additional experience).

Skills

Linux admin

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Ansible

CloudFormation

Terraform

Traefik

Hadoop

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Hadoop/Cloud System Administration Certification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Ansible

CloudFormation

Terraform

Traefik

Hadoop

YUM/RPM

Job description

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Full Time Annapolis Junction, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3510

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Systems Administrator – Linux & Kubernetes with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

In this role, you will support a team responsible for vetting and onboarding Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies with the variety of services offered by the CCC Partnerships Team. You will perform Linux administration tasks, remotely connect to Linux systems, install software, and support technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, and Traefik.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use SSH to remotely connect to Linux machines.
• Install software in Linux environments using RPM and YUM.
• Gather status information from Linux machines.
• Support the vetting and onboarding of DIB companies with services offered by the CCC Partnerships Team.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik technologies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Five (5) years of experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters (>200 nodes), in conjunction with a Hadoop/Cloud System Administration Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience on projects with similar requirements may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Helm charts.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Knowledge of CloudFormation.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Traefik.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1