Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate

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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.

Program Overview

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

About

The Role Cloud System Administrator – San Antonio, TX

Join our team as a Cloud System Administrator and play a key role in supporting a cutting‑edge cloud platform built with Java and powered by leading open‑source technologies—including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo. You'll help enable large‑scale, data‑intensive analytics on a secure, managed infrastructure used by mission‑critical customers.

As part of our Operations Team, you’ll ensure the stability and reliability of daily operations, deliver responsive customer support, and apply your technical expertise to diagnose and resolve complex issues. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, are self‑driven, and take pride in delivering high‑quality work with strong attention to detail, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Support and maintain a cloud platform environment leveraging open‑source technologies
• Ensure day‑to‑day operational stability and performance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of technical issues across the stack
• Provide Tier 1‑3 support, including on‑call rotations
• Work with a diverse set of technologies based on customer needs
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team to improve reliability, automation, and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience troubleshooting in Linux environments
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Hadoop, and similar cloud‑native or big‑data technologies
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or related languages
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and solve problems proactively
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift

If you’re excited about working with modern cloud technologies and making an impact in a collaborative team, this role is a great opportunity to grow your skills and help shape a powerful, scalable platform.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• 8 years of experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics preferred and may substitute for 3 years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Prometheus, JIRA, HDFS, Virtualization, Salt/Ansible, Grafana, Open Stack, AWS.

Required Certifications

• DOD 8570 compliant (Security+ is preferred)
• One of the following:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 – $179,000. 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.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO Statement

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

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