ME-Cloud System Administrator

Job Summary

• seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support mission-critical cloud infrastructure and large-scale data repositories serving thousands of Intelligence Community users
• This position is responsible for administering, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining secure cloud-based platforms that support enterprise data processing and analytics
• The successful candidate will work within a high-tempo operational environment to ensure system availability, performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with engineering, network, and infrastructure teams to sustain and improve enterprise cloud services

• Monitor the health, availability, and performance of cloud-based systems and large-scale distributed computing environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating system, network, application, storage, and data flow issues to maintain continuous operations
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux-based cloud infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or similar operating systems
• Support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Hadoop, Accumulo, and other distributed data platforms
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts using Bash and/or Python to improve operational efficiency
• Perform system patching, software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities
• Administer user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access controls in accordance with security policies
• Monitor storage systems and ensure data integrity, availability, and backup/recovery processes
• Support configuration management using Puppet or comparable enterprise automation tools
• Coordinate with hardware, network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues
• Participate in system engineering discussions, operational planning, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configuration records
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support operational requirements and mission continuity
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, configuration standards, and operational procedures

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (including Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or systems administration; OR
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; OR
• A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
• Qualifying experience must include one or more of the following:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Software development or engineering
  • Software installation and integration
  • System evaluation and enhancement
  • System maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and problem diagnosis/resolution
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher (Security+ preferred) is required
• Experience supporting large-scale distributed computing environments, including Hadoop, Accumulo, or comparable big data platforms
• Proficiency developing automation scripts using Bash and/or Python
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or similar enterprise automation frameworks
• Experience monitoring system health, troubleshooting operational alerts, and resolving system outages
• Knowledge of storage systems, data integrity, backup, and recovery processes
• Experience supporting secure enterprise environments and implementing access control and account management
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused operational environment

• Candidates possessing one or more of the following cloud certifications are highly desired:
• Experience supporting cloud-native or hybrid cloud environments
• Familiarity with container technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, automation, and operational sustainment
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and secure systems administration
• Experience working in Agile or Dev Sec Ops  environments supporting mission-critical systems
• Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance management tools

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.