ME00678-Cloud System Administrator 2

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$150,000 - $205,000 per year

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ME00678-Cloud System Administrator 2 Momentum Engineering Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United StatesAbout this position Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary: Seeking a Cloud System Administrator to support the day-to-day operation and stability of a cloud-based platform built with Java and Free and Open-Source Software technologies, including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and AccumuloThe platform supports the execution of data-intensive analytics across managed infrastructure in a mission-focused environmentThe ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment while proactively identifying and resolving operational issuesThis position includes Tier 1 through Tier 3 support responsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesSupport the day-to-day operation, administration, maintenance, and stability of cloud-based infrastructure and platform servicesProvide Tier 1 through Tier 3 technical support for operational issues affecting users, applications, and infrastructureTroubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, system, and application issues within Linux-based environmentsMonitor system health, availability, performance, and operational statusSupport Red Hat and CentOS systems through command-line administration and troubleshootingPerform Linux and Unix networking support, including use of tools such as nmap, tcpdump, and firewall utilitiesSupport system provisioning and Red Hat/CentOS kickstart configurationPerform DNS administration and support associated hosts files and DHCP configurationsSupport cloud and distributed computing technologies including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and AccumuloAssist with containerized environments using Docker and KubernetesDevelop and maintain automation and administrative scripts using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languagesSupport troubleshooting and administration of Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) environmentsWork with monitoring and visualization tools such as Prometheus and GrafanaSupport configuration management and automation tools such as Salt and AnsibleDocument operational procedures, troubleshooting steps, system changes, and recurring issuesCollaborate with developers, system administrators, engineers, and mission users to resolve technical issues and maintain reliable platform operationsParticipate in incident response, problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions as requiredSupport evening or mid-shift operational coverage in accordance with team requirementsRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphSeven (7) years of experience administering Red Hat/CentOS systems from the command lineSeven (7) years of experience with Linux/Unix networking, including tools and technologies such as nmap, tcpdump, and firewallsSeven (7) years of experience with Red Hat/CentOS kickstart and system provisioning, including setup and configurationTwo (2) or more years of experience with Red Hat DNS administration, including DNS, hosts files, and DHCPStrong experience troubleshooting operational issues in Linux environmentsBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or universityDoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher, preferably Security+, obtained prior to startCandidates must possess at least one of the following certifications:

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCDP Administrator – Private Cloud BaseCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Possession of both an applicable cloud certification and an 8570-compliant certification is required and will be verified during the interview or offer processDesired QualificationsExperience with one or more of the following is beneficial:
DockerKubernetesHadoopApache AccumuloHadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
Python scriptingBash scriptingPrometheusGrafanaJIRASaltAnsibleVirtualization technologiesOpenStackAmazon Web Services (AWS)

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. Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary: Seeking a Cloud System Administrator to support the day-to-day operation and stability of a cloud-based platform built with Java and Free and Open-Source Software technologies, including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and AccumuloThe platform supports the execution of data-intensive analytics across managed infrastructure in a mission-focused environmentThe ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment while proactively identifying and resolving operational issuesThis position includes Tier 1 through Tier 3 support responsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesSupport the day-to-day operation, administration, maintenance, and stability of cloud-based infrastructure and platform servicesProvide Tier 1 through Tier 3 technical support for operational issues affecting users, applications, and infrastructureTroubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, system, and application issues within Linux-based environmentsMonitor system health, availability, performance, and operational statusSupport Red Hat and CentOS systems through command-line administration and troubleshootingPerform Linux and Unix networking support, including use of tools such as nmap, tcpdump, and firewall utilitiesSupport system provisioning and Red Hat/CentOS kickstart configurationPerform DNS administration and support associated hosts files and DHCP configurationsSupport cloud and distributed computing technologies including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and AccumuloAssist with containerized environments using Docker and KubernetesDevelop and maintain automation and administrative scripts using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languagesSupport troubleshooting and administration of Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) environmentsWork with monitoring and visualization tools such as Prometheus and GrafanaSupport configuration management and automation tools such as Salt and AnsibleDocument operational procedures, troubleshooting steps, system changes, and recurring issuesCollaborate with developers, system administrators, engineers, and mission users to resolve technical issues and maintain reliable platform operationsParticipate in incident response, problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions as requiredSupport evening or mid-shift operational coverage in accordance with team requirementsRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphSeven (7) years of experience administering Red Hat/CentOS systems from the command lineSeven (7) years of experience with Linux/Unix networking, including tools and technologies such as nmap, tcpdump, and firewallsSeven (7) years of experience with Red Hat/CentOS kickstart and system provisioning, including setup and configurationTwo (2) or more years of experience with Red Hat DNS administration, including DNS, hosts files, and DHCPStrong experience troubleshooting operational issues in Linux environmentsBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or universityDoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher, preferably Security+, obtained prior to startCandidates must possess at least one of the following certifications:

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCDP Administrator – Private Cloud BaseCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Possession of both an applicable cloud certification and an 8570-compliant certification is required and will be verified during the interview or offer processDesired QualificationsExperience with one or more of the following is beneficial:
DockerKubernetesHadoopApache AccumuloHadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
Python scriptingBash scriptingPrometheusGrafanaJIRASaltAnsibleVirtualization technologiesOpenStackAmazon Web Services (AWS)

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. The pay range for this role is:150,000 - 205,000 USD per year(NBP)

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