Cloud Engineer (RHEL)

What you'll do: Work closely with our DoD customer and stakeholders throughout system lifecycle in development, integration & test, deployment, and operations of a highly sophisticated ground system architecture Help build mission-critical, highly available , high-performance networked systems in a team-oriented environment.

Build and deploy cloud instances and applications utilizing automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency Develop deploy and maint ain Ansible playbooks for the purpose of automating rapid installation and system patching within multiple large-scale environments Develop systems engineering-related documentation to include operational concept, requirements, specifications, interface control documents, and validation & verification plans Conduct system planning and design for expansion of these resources to meet program needs Support ground system related trade studies Qualifications Required

qualifications: This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance. Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a s ystems e ngineering related field; OR bachelor's degree in c omputer s cience, c omputer e ngineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a s ystems e ngineering related field; or a master's degree in c omputer s cience, c omputer e ngineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field.

Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a System Developer with a proficiency of adv anced . High proficiency with Linux and Windows-based operating systems to include a deep, core understanding of the operating systems' concepts and functionality, experience building and configuring systems from scratch, experience troubleshooting functionality , and performing all fun ctions leveraging automation tooling where possible High proficiency in installing, configuring, and deploying services from scratch to include configuration of security, certificate, and authentication settings following industry standard best practices High proficiency creating , modifying , and troubleshooting Ansible playbooks for system configuration and system sustainment activities ( e. g. patching) High proficiency in the use of scripting languages such as Ansible, Bash, or Python for task automation such as package installation and configuration across an array of physical and/or virtual hosts Experience using Git to include collaborat ion , configuration management tracking , and code review facilitation Experience c reating and updating process documentation to include infrastructure deployments, application installation, and system sustainment activities Direct e xperience with host/application integration into an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) system such as Active Directory, FreeIPA, or other similar system s , including deploying PKI infrastructure and troubleshooting PKI related issues Direct experience with RHEL 9 .x and above to include building systems up from bare metal, performing software package installation and update, operating system configuration , and application troubleshooting Direct experience troubleshooting application and system level issues caused by PKI configuration, networking, firewalls, or other similar OS/infrastructure layers High proficiency in leveraging automation tools to perform security hardening to include patching for vulnerabilities, configuration changes, experience configuring and troubleshooting SELinux , and debu gging/troubleshooting system and application functionality because of hardening changes Proficiency with multiple Red Hat tools, to include Red Hat OpenStack (RHOSP), Red Hat OpenShift (RHOCP), Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift (RHOSO), and Red Hat Satellite , or similar related technologies Desired

Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes to include troubleshooting containerized workloads, investigating node related issues, and deploying/upgrading solutions using YAML manifests, Helm, or GitOps CD Experience deploying, configuring, managing databases such as deploying/operating PostgreSQL/MySQL (backups, HA patterns) Experience deploying, configuring, managing m ulti- f actor authentication (M FA) technologies such as ADFS/ Keycloak /Okta, SAML/ODIC Experience implementing and leveraging system monitoring tools, to include log aggregation (Splunk , Elastic search ), infrastructure telemetry ( Sensu, Prometheus ), and visualization (Grafana, Kibana) Experience with engineering infrastructure solutions that maximize uptime, reduce repetitive tasking, and mitigate human error Experience with out-of-band (OOB) technologies to manage remote resources such as iDRAC/ iLO /IPMI Ability to express yourself confidently, concisely, and accurately through written and oral communications E xcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and tenants across DoD Detail oriented, can multi-task, and can work with minimal supervision

Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 #Metroplex 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 $135,000 - $216,000. 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. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment.

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