Cloud System Administrator, Associate

Cloud Systems Administrator
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Are you ready to support mission-critical systems that protect national security? Join Peraton’s high-impact Cyber Mission team as a Cloud Systems Administrator and play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing large-scale cloud clusters.

In this role, you'll work alongside a dynamic team of experts supporting complex infrastructure that enables real-time cyber operations. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing cloud-based systems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large-scale cloud clusters.

• Collaborate within a structured, mission-focused team environment, following established processes and best practices.

• Write and maintain scripts using languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python to automate tasks and streamline operations.

• Manage and configure critical Linux system components, including LDAP, DHCP, DNS, and TFTP.

• Utilize configuration management tools like Puppet and SaltStack (SALT) to maintain consistency across systems.

• Embrace opportunities to learn new technologies, applying insights from senior engineers and team leads to continually enhance your technical skill set.

What We’re Looking For:

• A collaborative team player who thrives in mission-driven environments.

• A self-starter with a strong desire to grow and learn from seasoned professionals.

• Demonstrated scripting skills and experience working in Linux-based environments.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools and best practices.

Why Join Us?

At Peraton, you'll be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and people. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A culture of continuous learning and growth

• The opportunity to contribute to projects that matter

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance and Polygraph is required

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other relevant field can be substituted in lieu of the 4 years experience requirement

• 8570 IAT Level I or higher certification (Security+ CE preferred) is required prior to starting

• Cloud System Administrator Certification or equivalent is highly desired (not required)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proven ability to provide Tier 1–3 support, including issue identification, troubleshooting, resolution, and escalation

• Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving issues in cloud computing environments

• Strong independent problem-solving and task management skills

• Proficient in remote hardware diagnostics and repair

• Excellent customer service skills across support channels (tickets, phone, email), including on-call support

• Familiarity with AWS and Microsoft Cloud platforms

• Experience using cloud monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail)

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.