Cloud Systems Administrator – Cyber Missions TeamLocation: Laurel, MD | Shift: Evening or Mid Shift
Peraton is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our high-impact Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD In this role, you’ll work hands-on with a modern cloud-based analytics platform that supports data-intensive mission operations. Our environment leverages Java and leading open-source technologies—including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo—to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
As part of the Operations Team, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining system stability, supporting customers, and resolving complex technical challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technologist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys solving problems that matter.
Support and maintain a cloud-based analytics platform in a mission-critical environment
Provide Tier 1–3 operational support, troubleshooting and resolving system issues
Ensure day-to-day system reliability, performance, and availability
Collaborate closely with engineering and mission teams to meet evolving customer needs
Proactively identify issues and implement improvements to operational processes
Strong experience troubleshooting Linux-based systems
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Comfort working evening or mid shifts in an operational support role
Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Big data technologies: Hadoop, HDFS, Accumulo
Scripting: Python, Bash
Monitoring and operations tools: Prometheus, Grafana, JIRA
Configuration management: Salt, Ansible
Cloud and virtualization platforms: OpenStack, AWS
Join Peraton and be part of a team supporting cutting-edge cyber missions, where your skills directly contribute to national security and mission success—while working with modern technologies in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Education: Bachelor’s in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Certifications: Must have 8570 IAT Level I or higher (Security+ preferred) and one of the below certifications to start in this role:
AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
DNS & Network Services: 2+ years managing RedHat DNS, hosts files, and DHCP.
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.
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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