Cloud Architecture & Modernization- Next-Gen Technology Engineer

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility treatment

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Next-Gen Technology Engineer in Reston, Virginia, to spearhead cloud transformation initiatives within their Space and Mission Solutions sector. This full-time, on-site role involves leading cloud architecture design and migration for government clients, mentoring technical teams, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks like FedRAMP. Qualified candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in relevant fields and hold professional cloud certifications. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in cloud technology or equivalent education.
• Must possess a minimum of Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience with managing cloud solutions in IC, DoD, or Space environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of enterprise cloud architectures for government proposals.
• Develop strategies for cloud migration from legacy systems.
• Mentor technical staff on cloud architecture best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

Cloud migration strategies

Communication skills

Security frameworks

Data optimization

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

GCP Professional Cloud Architect

Job description

Cloud Architecture & Modernization – Next‑Gen Technology Engineer

Job Locations: Reston, Virginia, United States (US‑VA‑Reston)

Responsibilities

Within Peraton’s Space and Mission Solutions sector, there is an immediate need for a Cloud Architecture & Modernization emergent technologist to lead cloud transformation initiatives across our U.S. Intelligence and Space Community portfolio. This is a full‑time, on‑site position at Peraton locations in Reston, Virginia, with flexibility to travel to customer sites for classified and non‑classified solution activities.

As a Next‑Gen Technology Engineer (NTE), reporting directly to the Sector CTO, you will be the authoritative voice on cloud strategy, guiding customers from legacy on‑premises environments to modern cloud and hybrid architectures.

• Lead the design of enterprise cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for government proposals, including hybrid and multi‑cloud solutions that meet IC and DoD security requirements
• Develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies and roadmaps for customers transitioning from legacy on‑premises infrastructure to cloud‑native or hybrid environments
• Architect solutions that leverage cloud capabilities for data optimization, management, and—where customer readiness permits—AI‑enabled data fusion and analytics
• Ensure all cloud solutions meet FedRAMP, IL4/IL5/IL6, and customer‑specific security and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with business development, capture teams, and program managers to develop winning technical strategies that align cloud capabilities with customer mission objectives
• Infuse existing programs with cloud modernization opportunities, working within operational constraints to identify and implement optimization initiatives
• Mentor, train, and/or educate technical staff on cloud architecture best practices, security frameworks, and emerging cloud capabilities, ensuring organizational knowledge growth
• Articulate cloud solutions, migration strategies, and ROI to senior leadership, customers, and governance review boards
• Maintain expertise in evolving cloud services, security frameworks, and government cloud adoption trends

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field; OR 6+ years with MS/MA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field; OR 3+ years with PhD in a related field.
• This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Professional cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud solutions within IC, DoD, or Space community environments with appropriate security controls.
• Proven track record of leading cloud migration initiatives—taking organizations from legacy/on‑premises to cloud or hybrid architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks including FedRAMP, IL4/IL5/IL6 requirements, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience with data management, optimization, and analytics in cloud environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and executive leadership.
• Full‑time on‑site availability with ability to collaborate at senior levels and lead cross‑functional solution teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• An active/current TS/SCI is highly desired.
• Direct experience supporting NRO, NGA, USSF, DIA, NASA, or NOAA missions and programs.
• Experience with AWS C2S or SC2S, Azure Government, Google Cloud for Government, or other IC‑specific cloud environments.
• Knowledge of AI/ML services in cloud platforms and experience integrating AI capabilities for data fusion or analytics.
• Security‑focused certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or CISSP.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization strategies and FinOps practices.
• Experience contributing to and winning large government proposals ($50M+).

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Target Salary Range

\"135,000 – 216,000.\" This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.