Cloud Administrator

Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Administrator to support our government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role involves working in a cloud environment platform, primarily built with Java and leveraging Free and Open Source Software products such as Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo. The Cloud Administrator will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability of day-to-day operations, providing customer support, and possessing strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in system administration, monitoring large distributed systems with specific clustering requirements.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting large-scale cloud computing systems, including familiarity with big data management technologies (e.g., Hadoop, CASSANDRA).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, follow SOPs, and communicate well.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and leverage senior resources for technical growth.
• Independent work capability on complex tasks and a willingness to educate junior technical resources.
• Strong planning, communication, and leadership skills for overseeing technical tasks.
• 3 years of experience in writing software scripts using languages like Bash, Perl, or Python.
• 5 years of experience with a fundamental understanding of core Linux OS components, including user and group account management in LDAP, DHCP, DNS, and TFTP configurations.
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management tools like Puppet and SALT.
• Knowledge of Linux PXE/Network provisioning processes, including Anaconda Kickstart configurations.
• Experience in accessing and troubleshooting systems remotely and performing hardware diagnosis and repair.
• Familiarity with overall corporate architecture, openSSL, Java keystore manipulation.
• Experience with troubleshooting commodity hardware platforms, including SGI/HP hardware.

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility - 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days
• of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER monthly reimbursements are submitted.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus - Project-based
• Yearly bonus - Company based