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Job description
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 Accumulo
The platform supports the execution of data-intensive analytics across managed infrastructure in a mission-focused environment
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment while proactively identifying and resolving operational issues
This position includes Tier 1 through Tier 3 support responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day operation, administration, maintenance, and stability of cloud-based infrastructure and platform services
Provide Tier 1 through Tier 3 technical support for operational issues affecting users, applications, and infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, system, and application issues within Linux-based environments
Monitor system health, availability, performance, and operational status
Support Red Hat and CentOS systems through command-line administration and troubleshooting
Perform Linux and Unix networking support, including use of tools such as nmap, tcpdump, and firewall utilities
Support system provisioning and Red Hat/CentOS kickstart configuration
Perform DNS administration and support associated hosts files and DHCP configurations
Support cloud and distributed computing technologies including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo
Assist with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
Develop and maintain automation and administrative scripts using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
Support troubleshooting and administration of Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) environments
Work with monitoring and visualization tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
Support configuration management and automation tools such as Salt and Ansible
Document operational procedures, troubleshooting steps, system changes, and recurring issues
Collaborate with developers, system administrators, engineers, and mission users to resolve technical issues and maintain reliable platform operations
Participate in incident response, problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions as required
Support evening or mid-shift operational coverage in accordance with team requirements
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Seven (7) years of experience administering Red Hat/CentOS systems from the command line
Seven (7) years of experience with Linux/Unix networking, including tools and technologies such as nmap, tcpdump, and firewalls
Seven (7) years of experience with Red Hat/CentOS kickstart and system provisioning, including setup and configuration
Two (2) or more years of experience with Red Hat DNS administration, including DNS, hosts files, and DHCP
Strong experience troubleshooting operational issues in Linux environments
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher, preferably Security+, obtained prior to start
Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications:
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base
Certified 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 process
Desired Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is beneficial:
Docker
Kubernetes
Hadoop
Apache Accumulo
Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
Python scripting
Bash scripting
Prometheus
Grafana
JIRA
Salt
Ansible
Virtualization technologies
OpenStack
Amazon 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.
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