AWS Software Engineer

Peraton; Virginia, Great Falls Crossing (MN, VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AWS Software Engineer, where you'll support critical government programs and enhance cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AWS GovCloud and RedHat OpenShift, while providing essential Tier 3 support for a biometric system. You'll engage in system administration, manage user accounts, and troubleshoot issues, all while working remotely during core hours. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in national security, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in IT with a focus on Cloud Systems Administration.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a government clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce network technology policies and procedures.
• Install and configure software/hardware, including servers and devices.
• Monitor system performance and provide Tier III support.

Skills

Cloud Systems Administration

AWS

IT Support

Java Development

Golang Development

Network Security

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AWS GovCloud

RedHat OpenShift

Ansible

Docker

GitLab

Jenkins

Splunk

SonarQube

Job description

AWS Software Engineer

Job Locations: US

Requisition ID: 2025-156515

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an AWS Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Datacenter Consolidation and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) program, providing Tier 3 support for the DHS Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) biometric system. The Tier 3 team maintains the HART infrastructure, installing and configuring system software and hardware, monitoring performance, resolving tickets within JIRA, and supporting incident troubleshooting. The team interacts closely with the government customer to meet system objectives, provide updates, and perform on-call support approximately 4-6 times a year. This role is fully telework with core hours from 9 am to 3 pm EST, Monday to Friday, and requires residence and work within the United States.

Day-to-Day Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, document, communicate, and enforce network technology policies.
• Install and configure software and hardware, including servers, devices, and firewalls.
• Monitor system performance and storage utilization.
• Plan hardware/software upgrades for system growth.
• Manage user accounts, assets, and security permissions according to policies.
• Support escalated help desk requests and perform system administrator activities.
• Review system logs, troubleshoot issues, and document root causes and resolutions.
• Support Active Directory/LDAP, certificate services, network communications, and security compliance.
• Provide Tier III support for incidents and problems.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve project objectives.
• Provide on-call support approximately 4-6 weeks per year.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma with 6 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government clearance (DHS EOD required before start).
• 5 years of relevant IT experience.
• Experience in Cloud Systems Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS experience
• Expertise in RHEL, Windows, and open-source technologies
• Knowledge of OpenShift, Splunk, Ansible, Jenkins, JFrog, and similar tools
• Experience with Java Message Service (JMS) API and message brokers like ActiveMQ
• Development experience in Java and/or Golang
• Experience managing web service applications with queue-based messaging

Program Technologies

• AWS GovCloud, RedHat OpenShift, Ansible, Docker, Aurora AWS (PostgreSQL), Gitlab, Jenkins, CyberArk, Splunk, SonarQube

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a national security company delivering solutions across the globe, supporting government agencies and military operations. We solve critical challenges to keep people safe and secure. Visit peraton.com to learn more.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000, based on experience and other factors.

EEO Statement

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and complies with all applicable laws.