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Location

Laurel, MD | United States

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Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Linux Systems Administrator, Lead Associate to perform dynamic and operational support for cloud-based repositories. Responsibilities include working with large Hadoop and Accumulo based clusters and interfacing with hardware, software, security, and network teams. The Cloud Linux Systems Administrator, Mid will be able to perform in a fast-paced mission environment where requirements change on a daily basis due to operational and world events.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Monitor system health,

• Troubleshoot system problems,

• Maintain storage systems,

• Interface with external teams for hardware, network, and infrastructure support,

• Provide after-hours on-call/call-in support,

• Ensure system security requirements are satisfied,

• Participate in engineering discussions,

• Create/maintain system scripts,

• Patch/upgrade system,

• Administer user accounts, and

• Maintain hardware inventory

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience RedHat/CentOS command line
• 5+ years of experience Linux/Unix networking (nmap, tcpdump, firewalls)
• 5+ 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.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Poly
• Experience in the following:
  • Bash, Python, and configuration management tools such as Puppet.
  • Monitor systems and resolve or escalate network and data flow alerts for cloud systems hardware, software or network issues.
  • Cloud based Linux system administration for large Hadoop and Accumulo based clusters environment sustaining a strong background in troubleshooting operational system issues 

• One of the following certifications are required prior to starting:

  • Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) Generalist

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect --- Associate

  • Red Hat Certified System Adminstrator (RHCSA)

  • CDP Administrator - Private Cloud Base

  • Elastic Certified Engineer

  • Elastic Certified Observability Engineer

  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator --- Associate

  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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