Cloud Computing Engineer

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO accrued annually

Eligible for bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton in Chantilly, VA seeks a Cloud Reliability Engineer to support a DoD customer, ensuring the availability, performance, monitoring and incident response for the cloud infrastructure in a 24x7 environment.

The role is hands-on and requires system and network support, collaboration with engineering teams, and experience with monitoring tools, Jira Service Desk and root-cause analysis. On-site shifts are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL 8.x or higher).
• 3+ years of experience in a cloud environment (Azure, AWS, OpenStack, or similar).
• 2+ years of experience with containerization and automation (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, Nessus, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work a 24x7 shift on site in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24x7 uptime of multi-service, multi-layer cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on system and network support; troubleshooting and escalation as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce architecture complexity.
• Use Jira Service Desk to track issues through resolution.
• Configure and use monitoring tools for troubleshooting and remediation.
• Conduct incident response and root cause analysis.
• Document procedures using Confluence and follow SOPs.
• Shift work on-site to cover 24x7 monitoring.

Skills

Linux

Cloud

Containerization

Networking

Monitoring

Scripting

Ticketing systems

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering/Computer Technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Technology or related field

Tools

Jira Service Desk

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Reliability Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support our Department of Defense customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated and high-performing team. As part of the Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Support team you will be responsible for the availability, performance, monitoring, and incident response, among other things, of the Cloud Infrastructure that we support in a 24x7 environment.

• Ensure the 24x7 uptime of our multi-service, multi-layer, multi-tenant cloud infrastructure
• This position is hands‑on, requiring the ability to provide first‑level system and network support, problem investigation, resolution, or escalation as needed
• Work closely with the engineering teams to improve our platforms and eliminate complexity from architecture and processes
• Utilize a Jira Service Desk ticketing queue for tracking system and tenant issues through resolution
• Configure and use state‑of‑the‑art monitoring tools to assist with troubleshooting and remediation of issues
• Responsible for the monitoring of daily software and network operations in a distributed multi‑tenant, multi‑layer, cloud environment
• Conduct incident response and in‑depth root cause analysis
• Understand and troubleshoot complex network data flow issues for Palo Alto firewalls and Arista switches
• Document new procedures, update existing procedures utilizing Confluence and follow SOPs for conflict resolution
• This job will include shift work to allow for complete 24x7 monitoring of software systems. Will need to have flexibility to work multiple shifts (day, mid, swing), as needed.
• Job is on‑site at Peraton Chantilly, VA facility. No remote work allowed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Contract requires TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 7+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 5+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 3+ years of experience. An additional four (4) equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• DoD 8140 compliance for work role: Technical Support Specialist, with a proficiency level of Intermediate or above
• 3+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL 8.X or higher)
• 3+ years of experience working within a cloud environment such as RedHat OpenStack, RedHat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP), MS Azure, or AWS
• 2+ years of experience with containerization and automation technologies (e.g. Docker Containers, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Heat templates)
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk, Sensu, Nessus, etc.)
• Experience supporting software and/or network operations with a clear understanding of networking fundamentals with ability to deep‑dive and troubleshoot issues
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Must be willing to work in a 24x7 environment and support shift work on site; 8 and/or 12 hour shifts, including weekends
• Ability to effectively communicate both with customers and technical staff

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. Citrix XenServer, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and/or VMWare)
• Experience using a ticketing system (e.g. Jira Service Desk, Remedy, etc.)
• Experience with front‑end processing and network gateway appliances and/or software
• Networking experience to include monitoring, configuring (e.g. firewalls, switches, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with virtual machine environment management tools (Vagrant)
• Ability to work independently or within a team structure
• Experience with configuration management repositories
• Experience with cross‑domain guard technologies (e.g. Forcepoint, Radiant Mercury, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of KVM Virtualization technologies
• Previous experience with Intelligence or DoD programs, either within the military or as a civilian contractor

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

EEO

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