Peraton Careers – Cloud Systems Administrator; TS​/SCI Poly

Peraton is a next-generation national security company delivering mission-critical IT and cybersecurity solutions across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. As a global leader in mission capability integration and enterprise IT modernization
, Peraton empowers government agencies and military branches to tackle the toughest challenges of our time.

Every day,
Peraton employees achieve the impossible
, driving innovation to protect our nation, allies, and global interests

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Peraton provides Intelligence Community (IC) data management support to modernize large-scale repositories, enable advanced dataflow management, ensure compliance, and enhance streaming and analytical data systems
. This role supports cyber intelligence operations in a mission-driven environment where national security meets cutting-edge technology.

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Peraton is seeking an experienced and motivated Cloud Systems Administrator to join the Cyber Intelligence Division in Laurel, MD
.

This position is ideal for professionals passionate about cloud infrastructure
, Linux system administration
, and distributed computing at scale
. The selected candidate will manage and secure multi-cluster environments supporting critical national security missions
.

• Administer and maintain large-scale distributed systems (60+ nodes per site, across multiple racks).
• Manage and optimize Linux OS components such as DHCP
  , DNS
  , and TFTP
  .

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• Configure and maintain LDAP-based user authentication systems
  .

• Script and automate operational workflows using Bash
  , Python
  , or Perl
  .
• Implement and enhance data storage solutions (e.g.,
  Hadoop
  , Cassandra
  , Scality
  , Swift
  , Gluster
  , Lustre
  , GPFS
  , or Amazon S3
  ).
• Utilize Puppet
  , Ansible
  , SALT
  , Docker
  , and Kubernetes for configuration management and container orchestration.

• Apply deep understanding of network concepts including VLANs
  , Layer 2/3 switching
  , and port bonding
  .
• Manage SSH tunneling protocols
  , SOCKS proxies
  , and tools like rsync
  , pdsh
  , pdcp
  , and WinSCP
  .
• Maintain secure, compliant environments aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

• Leverage expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture
  , SDKs, and APIs.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams and support Large Language Model (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) initiatives for advanced analytics.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
, Computer Science
, Mathematics
, or related field.

• +4 years without degree

+2 years with Associate’s degree

Minimum 7 years of Systems Administration experience with a strong focus on Linux environments
.

8570 IAT Level I or higher (Security+ preferred) – must be obtained before starting.

One of the following required prior to onboarding:

• AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator — Associate

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.

• Proficiency in enterprise monitoring
  , diagnostics
  , and distributed systems troubleshooting
  .
• Strong problem-solving
  , analytical
  , and communication abilities.
• Passion for continuous learning
  , innovation
  , and mission-driven work
  .

Mission-Driven Work: Directly support national security and intelligence operations.

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Culture of Innovation: Collaborate with experts in cyber defense, cloud computing, and data analytics
.

Career Growth: Access to certifications, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, wellness, and retirement plans
• 25 days of PTO annually (with generous cap)
• Attractive performance bonus eligibility

Inclusive Workplace: Peraton values diversity, respect, and collaboration at every level.

• Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000 (based on experience, education, and role scope).
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses
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