IaaS System Administrator
Peraton
- Kearneysville, WV
- $66,000-106,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provision, configure, and maintain virtualized infrastructure components such as virtual machines, networks, and storage within an IaaS environment.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect infrastructure components and data, including access controls, firewalls, and encryption.
- Collaborate with other teams to design and implement scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
- Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages and configuration management tools.
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
- Perform regular backups and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, including troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing and future reference.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to cloud computing and infrastructure management.
- Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience or Master's degree with 0 years experience or HS Diploma/equivalent and 6 years experience
- Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or OpenStack.
- Proficiency in administering Linux and Windows-based systems.
- Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and services (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and platforms, especially IaaS providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Strong scripting skills with languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements within a cloud environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Ability to support core business hours and on-call support during non-core business hours.
- Minimum of 1 of the below certications is required:
- CompTia Security+
- CISSP
- CISM
- CEH
- Must have the ability to obtain DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II or higher certification upon hire
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) are a plus.