Phoenix Operations Group

Junior Systems Administrator - TS/SCI Required

Annapolis Junction, MD - Full Time

Job Description:
Phoenix Cloud Administrators are responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining large multi-node clusters for enterprise applications.  Given the size of these platforms, cloud provisioning technologies and automation tools are required to implement a robust solution that scales with our computing needs.  Given the complexity of our applications, automated DevOps pipelines are also required to implement CI/CD across our development efforts and platforms. 
 
This position supports multiple programs and is open to junior (2-5 years of experience) candidates.  A typical day includes engineering activities across a mid-sized team, collaborating with program stakeholders on requirements, vetting implementations with cybersecurity engineers, automating administration tasks, and designing new platforms.  All activities will be conducted within an Agile process using standard Scrum practices (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint demos/retrospectives). 

*** Top Secret SCI Clearance with appropriate Polygraph Required ***
 
Technical Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience administering Linux-based platforms
  • 3+ years of experience with automation technologies (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, Chef)
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or its classified equivalents
  • 2+ years of experience with Bash or other shell scripting languages
  • 2+ years of experience implementing automated DevOps pipelines

Technical Skill Preferred

  • Experience with Docker Containers and orchestration Swarm or Kubernetes
  • Experience with distributed computing technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
  • Experience working in an Agile environment using Jira and Confluence
  • Any certifications from Cloudera, Red Hat, Amazon Web Services or Security+

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums
STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company paid
401K – Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required
PTO - 4 weeks/year
Holidays - 11 paid/year
Birthdays off with pay
Referral Bonuses – Upfront AND Annually Recurring
Open Source Bonuses – Contribute to our Github projects
Professional Development – Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment

ABOUT PHOENIX OPERATIONS GROUP:

Phoenix Operations Group is a high-end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our national cyber resources. As a small start-up operating out of the Baltimore/Washington DC area, we rely on innovation to continually advance our employees' skills and provide game-changing solutions to our customers.

Our technical competencies include Big Data analytics (batch and streaming), Cloud Computing infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architectures. We support operational missions (All-Source, Financial, CND) and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives.

Please visit us at http://www.phoenix-opsgroup.com for more information.

Phoenix Operations Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Operations Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. ​

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