Cloud Computing, Advisor

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled cloud engineer to plan, design, and develop cloud-based applications on AWS. You will manage secure cloud environments, deploy initiatives, and work with Linux configurations to create scalable, resilient systems.

Preferred candidates have TS/SCI with polygraph and a strong background in Terraform/CloudFormation, CI/CD, and cloud security practices. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience, or master's degree + 6 years of experience, or PhD + 3 years of experience.
• 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on AWS experience (SNS/SQS, EC2, S3, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and develop cloud-based applications (AWS).
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with security guidelines.
• Deploy and debug cloud initiatives throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems following best practices.
• Configure and monitor Linux installations and AWS resources.

Skills

Java

Python

Bash/Shell

C

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Duties include:

• Planning, designing and developing cloud-based applications (AWS)
• Managing cloud environments in accordance with company and sponsor security guidelines
• Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems and solutions in accordance with best practices
• Employing exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize and solve issues before they snowball into problems
• Assist sponsor with evaluating new cloud technologies as they become available in the enterprise
• Collaborate with other developers and engineers to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
• Configure and monitor Linux installations including standard Linux utilities and shell scripts
• Create and configure secure cloud resources in AWS
• Configure high-volume data flows using NiFi
• Perform custom data transformations from standard or proprietary formats to other formats (often based on JSON or XML)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph required
• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience, or master's degree + 6 years of experience, or PhD + 3 years of experience
• 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on AWS experience (tools such as SNS/SQS, EC2, S3, etc.)
• May be met with on-the-job experience, formal training, or certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and experienced in at least one programming language (Java, Python, Bash/shell, C, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity and/or SecDevOps principles and practices
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and approaches
• Familiarity with Sponsor systems and interfaces
• AWS Certifications
• College degree in a relevant field

Details

• Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.
• Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO

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