Cloud System Administrator

Wyetech is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator Skill Level 2 to support large-scale, cloud-based repositories used by thousands of mission users in Annapolis Junction, MD. This position supports mission-critical systems across the Intelligence Community in a fast-paced operational environment where system performance, reliability, availability, and security are essential.

The selected candidate will monitor and maintain large-scale cloud and distributed-computing environments, troubleshoot complex system and network issues, administer Linux systems, support Hadoop and Accumulo clusters, develop automation scripts, and collaborate across engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable mission operations.

• Monitor system health and performance across large-scale cloud-based environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, infrastructure, and data-flow issues in real time.
• Support and maintain large-scale Hadoop and Accumulo clusters and other distributed systems.
• Perform Linux systems administration in a dynamic operational environment.
• Develop and maintain automation and administrative scripts using Bash and/or Python
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• Execute system patching, upgrades, configuration management, and routine maintenance.
• Support distributed storage systems and ensure system availability and data integrity.
• Interface with hardware, network, infrastructure, and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Administer user accounts, groups, permissions, and access controls.
• Ensure applicable system-security requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Participate in engineering discussions and continuous system-improvement efforts.
• Provide after-hours and on-call operational support as required.
• Work independently on complex technical tasks while collaborating within a mission-focused team environment.
• Assist with technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and training of junior technical resources.

• Linux Systems Administration: Red Hat, CentOS, or similar Linux environments.
• Big Data Platforms: Hadoop, Accumulo, and other large distributed systems.
• Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, and/or Perl.
• Configuration Management: Puppet, Salt, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Cloud Technologies: AWS and other cloud/distributed-computing platforms.
• Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes and Docker.
• Monitoring & Operations: Troubleshooting system alerts, outages, performance issues, and operational incidents.
• Collaboration: Ability to work across multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Mission Operations: Comfortable operating in a high-tempo, continuously evolving environment.

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development or engineering;
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• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in software development or engineering;
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• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in software development or engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Qualifying experience must include areas such as requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, or problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar technical discipline will be considered.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Linux-based systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems and cloud-computing environments.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex operational issues.

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