Cloud Systems Administrator - Linux & Kubernetes (HYBRID)

Quevera; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Systems Administrator – Linux & Kubernetes with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. You will support a team vetting and onboarding partner companies to services, perform Linux tasks, SSH into machines, and work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik.

Key responsibilities include onboarding, Linux admin tasks, remote SSH, and software installation using RPM/YUM, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes/Traefik, and collecting

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Experience with Linux administration.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Helm charts.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Knowledge of CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Traefik.

Responsibilities

• Support vetting and onboarding of DIB companies with CCC Partnerships Team services.
• Perform basic Linux administration tasks and SSH remotely to Linux machines.
• Install software in Linux environments using RPM and YUM.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik.
• Gather status information from Linux hosts.

Skills

Linux administration

SSH access

Hadoop clusters management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Traefik

Helm charts

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Description

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

In this role, you will support a team responsible for vetting and onboarding partner companies to a variety of available services. You will perform basic Linux tasks, remotely connect to Linux machines using SSH, install software in Linux environments, work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik, and gather status information from Linux machines.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the vetting and onboarding of DIB companies with services offered by the CCC Partnerships Team.
• Perform basic Linux administration tasks.
• Use SSH to remotely connect to Linux machines.
• Install software in Linux environments using RPM and YUM.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik.
• Gather status information from Linux machines.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• 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.
• 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 the bachelor's degree.

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.

Outstanding Benefits

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.