Peraton · 9 hours ago
Cloud Systems Administrator
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
7+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support the migration of corporate hardware systems into the AWS environment, focusing on administering and maintaining AWS-based infrastructure while assisting with cloud modernization and operational automation efforts.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the migration of corporate hardware systems into the WANDS/AWS environment
Administer, support, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure
Assist with cloud modernization and operational automation efforts
Configure and support EC2 instances, VPCs, networking, security controls, IAM, and basic automation
Set up and maintain AWS EC2 environments using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles to support reliable, secure, and efficient system operations
Assist with automating operational tasks, supporting resilient system designs, and implementing monitoring and logging solutions under established architectural guidance
Qualification
Required
Seven (7) years experience as a Systems Administrator with solid understanding and working knowledge of core Linux operating system components is required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or another related technical field is required (Note: Four additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of having a degree)
8570 IAT Level I or higher (preferably Security+) is required and must be obtained prior to starting
Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required
One of the following certifications is required: AWS Certified Developer-Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Professional, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator-Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Observability Engineer
Possession of a Cloud and 8570 certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process
Preferred
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Participation in an attractive bonus plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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