ME00615-Cloud System Administrator 2

Job Summary

- seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support mission-critical cloud infrastructure and large-scale data repositories serving thousands of Intelligence Community users - This position is responsible for administering, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining secure cloud-based platforms that support enterprise data processing and analytics - The successful candidate will work within a high-tempo operational environment to ensure system availability, performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with engineering, network, and infrastructure teams to sustain and improve enterprise cloud services

Primary Responsibilities

- Monitor the health, availability, and performance of cloud-based systems and large-scale distributed computing environments - Troubleshoot and resolve operating system, network, application, storage, and data flow issues to maintain continuous operations - Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux-based cloud infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar operating systems - Support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Hadoop, Accumulo, and other distributed data platforms - Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts using Bash and/or Python to improve operational efficiency - Perform system patching, software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities - Administer user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access controls in accordance with security policies - Monitor storage systems and ensure data integrity, availability, and backup/recovery processes - Support configuration management using Puppet or comparable enterprise automation tools - Coordinate with hardware, network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues - Participate in system engineering discussions, operational planning, and continuous process improvement initiatives - Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configuration records - Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support operational requirements and mission continuity - Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, configuration standards, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (including Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or systems administration; OR - Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; OR - A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree - Qualifying experience must include one or more of the following:- Requirements analysis - Software development or engineering - Software installation and integration - System evaluation and enhancement - System maintenance - Troubleshooting and problem diagnosis/resolution - DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher (Security+ preferred) is required - Experience administering Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar distributions - Experience supporting large-scale distributed computing environments, including Hadoop, Accumulo, or comparable big data platforms - Proficiency developing automation scripts using Bash and/or Python - Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or similar enterprise automation frameworks - Experience monitoring system health, troubleshooting operational alerts, and resolving system outages - Knowledge of storage systems, data integrity, backup, and recovery processes - Experience supporting secure enterprise environments and implementing access control and account management - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused operational environment

Desired Qualifications

- Candidates possessing one or more of the following cloud certifications are highly desired: - AWS Certified Developer – Associate - AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) - Experience supporting cloud-native or hybrid cloud environments - Familiarity with container technologies and Kubernetes - Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, automation, and operational sustainment - Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and secure systems administration - Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments supporting mission-critical systems - Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance management tools

Pay and Benefits

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. The pay range for this role is: 150,000 - 205,000 USD per year (NBP) Engineering 1 Annapolis Junction, MD