ME00522-Cloud System Administrator 2

Momentum Engineering, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored medical plan

Company paid dental, vision, life insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

A cloud services provider in Annapolis is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to manage cloud environments and ensure operational stability. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux and cloud security practices. This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and extensive knowledge in cloud technologies, including Kubernetes and Hadoop. Competitive compensation includes 11 paid holidays and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• 7 years of experience with RedHat/CentOS command line.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years RedHat DNS Administration (DNS, hosts, DHCP).
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, CS, IS or related field.
• Cloud Certification and 8570 certification required; verification during interview/offer.
• Strong troubleshooting background in Linux environments; Docker/Kubernetes knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud environments including compute and storage.
• Provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud resources.
• Implement and manage access controls including IAM roles.
• Support cloud security practices: patching, logging, incident response.
• Maintain documentation, baselines, and change management.
• Support backup, recovery, continuity for cloud-hosted systems.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, and engineering teams for modernization.

Skills

Linux troubleshooting

RedHat/CentOS command line

Cloud Security Best Practices

Networking

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering or related field

8570 IAT Level I or higher (Security+ preferred)

Cloud certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Hadoop

Docker

JIRA

Prometheus

Grafana

Ansible/Salt

OpenStack

AWS

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cloud System Administrator to perform in a cloud environment platform, built with Java on Free and Open-Source Software products including Kubernetes, Hadoop and Accumulo, to enable the execution of data-intensive analytics on a managed infrastructure
• The ideal candidate will support a team that ensures day-to-day operations stability, provides customer support, as well as knowledge in technical and troubleshooting repair expertise
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment who is self-motivated and proactively completes tasks with strong attention to detail
• This is an evening or mid shift position and candidate is expected to provide Tier 1 through 3 support

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud environments, including compute, storage, networking, and identity services
• Provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud resources to ensure high availability and performance
• Implement and manage access controls, including IAM roles, RBAC, MFA, and privileged access management
• Support cloud security best practices, including patching, vulnerability remediation, logging, and incident response
• Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and change management processes
• Support backup, recovery, and continuity operations for cloud-hosted systems
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, and engineering teams to support system integration and modernization efforts

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• 7 years of experience RedHat/CentOS command line
• 7 years of experience Linux/Unix networking (nmap, tcpdump, firewalls)
• 7 years of experience RedHat/CentOS kickstart/provisioning (Setting it up)
• 2+ years of experience RedHat DNS Administration (DNS, hosts files, DHCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 8570 IAT Level I or higher (preferably Security+) is required and must be obtained prior to starting
• One of the following certifications are required:
• Possession of a Cloud Certification and 8570 certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process
• Strong background in troubleshooting operational issues in a Linux environment
• Additional knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Hadoop and scripting experience such as python and bash

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Prometheus, JIRA, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), Virtualization, Salt/ Ansible, Grafana, Openstack and AWS

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.