Overview DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA offers career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: Cloud System Administrator Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with Poly For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them feel confident in their IT infrastructure. DCCA supports clients in upgrading technology quickly and efficiently, with a track record of tackling complex problems so clients can focus on their work. Internally, DCCA emphasizes integrity and inclusivity, recruiting employees from diverse backgrounds to bring broad perspectives. Join a team with a people-first mentality and a dedication to excellence. Responsibilities The Cloud System Administrator provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on large clusters. Qualifications Required: Shall have demonstrated ability to work within a defined mission-focused team structure, follow SOPs, communicate effectively, accept constructive feedback, and receive technical guidance from senior-level technical resources. Shall have demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and leverage senior-level resources to expand the current technical foundation using team structure. Shall have two (2) years of experience writing software scripts using scripting languages (bash, perl, or python). Shall have three (3) years of experience with Linux operating system fundamentals, including managing user and group accounts, LDAP, DHCP, DNS, and TFTP configurations. Shall have demonstrated experience with configuration management tools, including Puppet and SALT. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics is highly desired and may be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is desired. Desired: Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting large-scale cloud computing systems (e.g., Hadoop, Cassandra, Scality, Swift, Gluster, Lustre, GPFS, Amazon S3) or other big data/HP computing technologies. Ability to work independently on complex tasks and mentor junior resources. Ability to plan, communicate, lead, and oversee complex tasks requiring cross-group interaction. Advanced knowledge of SSH tunneling and protocols, dynamic SOCKS proxies, and ssh-based tools (rsync, pdsh, pdcp, WinSCP). Understanding of end-to-end Linux PXE/Network provisioning, Anaconda Kickstart configurations, RAID utilities, TFTP images, and disk-detection scripts. Experience remotely accessing and troubleshooting systems (VNC, serial over LAN, IPMI, BIOS-level configuration). Understanding of corporate architecture as well as OpenSSL and Java keystore manipulation. Basic understanding of network concepts (VLANs, port-channel bonding, L2/L3 switch interactions). Experience troubleshooting commodity hardware platforms, including SGI/HP hardware (SGI J-series). Familiarity with load balancers for large-scale web services (e.g., HAProxy, Nginx), Kubernetes orchestration, and Docker images. Experience with log aggregation and search tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Filebeat, Grafana, rsyslog). Education & Certifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics is highly desired and may be equivalent to two (2) years of experience. Hadoop/Cloud System Administrator Certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is desired. Compensation & Benefits The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is $87,000 to $192,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent through a consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: Salaries reflect skill and expertise; we perform an annual salary review to ensure equitable pay. Growth Opportunities: Upskilling, recertification support, and professional development opportunities to grow your career. Inclusivity: A culture that emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity with various groups and connections. Health & Wellness: Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options. Mission Focused Work: Opportunities to work on innovative projects in defense and health IT that improve lives. Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets #J-18808-Ljbffr