Cloud Systems Administrator - Linux & Kubernetes (HYBRID)

Quevera-LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Education, training, certifications, &

6% 401(k) match

4% profit-sharing contribution

iQTouch Program

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator (Linux & Kubernetes) to support programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and involves Linux system administration, remote access, and deploying containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, and Traefik.

You will work with the CCC Partnerships Team to vet and onboard DIB companies, monitor large Hadoop clusters, and ensure secure, scalable

Qualifications

• Five years of experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters (>200 nodes).
• Hadoop/Cloud System Administration Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; four years of additional experience may substitute.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use SSH to remotely connect to Linux machines.
• Install software in Linux environments via RPM/YUM.
• Gather status information from Linux machines.
• Support 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).

Skills

Linux administration

Kubernetes management

TS/SCI clearance

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Hadoop/Cloud System Administration Certification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Ansible

CloudFormation

Terraform

Traefik

Job description

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Full Time Annapolis Junction, MD, US

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