Cloud Systems Administrator

Cloud Systems Administrator

Job Locations

US-MD-Laurel

Requisition ID

2025-161089

Position Category

Information Technology

Clearance

Top Secret / SCI w / Poly

Responsibilities

Cloud Systems Administrator

Location : Laurel, MD

Clearance : TS / SCI with Polygraph

Team : Cyber Intelligence

Overview :

Peraton is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Systems Administrator to join our high-impact Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD . If you thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments and have a passion for working with cutting-edge cloud and distributed systems technologies, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

As a key member of our infrastructure team, you'll play a vital role in building, maintaining, and securing large-scale distributed cloud environments that support national security operations. This position combines deep Linux system administration knowledge, cloud expertise, and the ability to automate, monitor, and troubleshoot across complex architectures.

What You'll Do :

Manage and administer large distributed systems across multiple clusters (minimum 60 nodes per site and at least three racks of equipment).

• Maintain and optimize core Linux OS components and services (DHCP, DNS, TFTP) and manage LDAP-based user authentication.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues across enterprise-scale cloud environments.
• Script and automate tasks using languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl .
• Implement, monitor, and enhance data storage and retrieval using technologies like Hadoop, Cassandra, Scality, Swift, Gluster, Lustre, GPFS, or Amazon S3 .
• Utilize configuration management and orchestration tools including Puppet, Ansible, SALT, Docker, and Kubernetes .
• Manage SSH tunneling protocols and dynamic SOCKS proxies, leveraging tools like rsync, pdsh, pdcp, and WinSCP .
• Apply advanced knowledge of AWS Cloud Architecture , leveraging AWS SDKs and APIs.
• Collaborate with AI / ML teams and apply experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to support advanced analytics capabilities.

What You Need to Succeed :

Why Peraton :

At Peraton, we're not just building systems-we're shaping the future of national security. Join a team where your work directly impacts missions of critical importance. Here's why Peraton is the right place for your next career move :

Make your mark. Join Peraton and become part of something bigger. Apply today.

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligibility to participate 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

$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

EEO : Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.