What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate position at Peraton?
Responsibilities
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:
Education & Experience
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, OpenStack, AWS.
Required Certifications:
DOD 8570 compliant (Security is preferred)
One of the following:
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Elastic Certified Engineer
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required.
Peraton Overview
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.
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.EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Salary : $112,000 - $179,000