ME-Cloud System Administrator

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee‑centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence.

Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

• Seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to sustain, administer, and optimize enterprise cloud environments built on Java and open‑source technologies, including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo.
• The candidate will directly support high‑performance, data‑intensive analytics running on secure, managed infrastructure that enables critical Intelligence Community missions
• The Cloud Systems Administrator will ensure the stability, availability, and performance of cloud‑based systems by providing Tier 1 through Tier 3 operational support, troubleshooting complex Linux environments, and collaborating with engineering teams to continuously improve platform reliability and operational efficiency
• This position offers exposure to a broad range of cloud, Linux, automation, and big data technologies while supporting mission‑critical operations in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

• Administer, monitor, and maintain cloud‑based enterprise platforms supporting mission‑critical analytics and operational workloads
• Support cloud infrastructure built on Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open‑source technologies
• Ensure operational stability, availability, security, and performance of mission‑critical systems
• Provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 operational support, including participation in a rapid on‑call rotation supporting customer operations
• Work a mid‑shift schedule, including Fridays and Saturdays, to support operational mission requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux operating system, networking, application, and infrastructure issues
• Install, configure, provision, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS systems using Kickstart and automated deployment methods
• Perform Linux/UNIX network troubleshooting utilizing tools such as nmap, tcpdump, firewall diagnostics, and network analysis utilities
• Administer DNS services, host files, DHCP, and related Linux networking components
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Hadoop and Accumulo clusters to ensure system performance and data integrity
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python to improve operational efficiency and system management
• Utilize configuration management tools such as Puppet to automate system provisioning and configuration management
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud engineers, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity personnel to resolve system performance, networking, and data flow issues
• Diagnose operational issues and elevate complex infrastructure, networking, storage, or application problems as appropriate
• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational runbooks, and system configuration records
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational effectiveness

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
  • An additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting Linux‑based enterprise environments
• Minimum of five (5) years administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or…