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Cloud Administrator

Novul Solutions
Full-time
On-site
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Tech-Adjacent & Other Nerd Stuff

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