Cloud Systems Administrator - Linux & Kubernetes

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Systems Administrator – Linux & Kubernetes with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

In this role, you will support a team responsible for vetting and onboarding Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies with the variety of services offered by the CCC Partnerships Team. You will perform Linux administration tasks, remotely connect to Linux systems, install software, and support technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, and Traefik.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basic Linux administration tasks.
• Use SSH to remotely connect to Linux machines.
• Install software in Linux environments using RPM and YUM.
• Gather status information from Linux machines.
• Support the vetting and onboarding of DIB companies with services offered by the CCC Partnerships Team.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik technologies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Five (5) years of experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters (>200 nodes), in conjunction with a Hadoop/Cloud System Administration Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. • Four (4) years of additional experience on projects with similar requirements may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Helm charts.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Knowledge of CloudFormation.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Traefik.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1