Cloud Computing, Lead Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton is hiring for a cloud-focused role in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will design and deploy cloud-based applications on AWS, manage secure cloud environments, and collaborate with engineers to implement robust solutions.

Required are TS/SCI with polygraph, a relevant degree, and hands-on AWS/Linux experience. Competitive salary with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience, or Master's degree + 3 years.
• At least two years hands-on experience in AWS resources, Linux servers, programming, or networking.
• Experience with CloudFormation or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications (AWS).
• Manage cloud environments per security guidelines.
• Configure secure AWS resources and monitor deployments.
• Collaborate with developers to identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Perform data transformations and integrations as needed.

Skills

AWS resources

Linux systems

Java

Python

Bash

Cybersecurity

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

About Peraton

About PeratonPeraton 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 PeratonPeraton 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 Polygraph required
• Bachelor\'s degree + 5 years of experience, or master\'s degree + 3 years of experience
• 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• At least two years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Creating or Configuring AWS resources such as SNS, SQS, EC2, or S3, especially using CloudFormation or Terraform
• Configuring or Troubleshooting Linux servers/instances in a production environment
• Implementing production software/scripts in a language such as Java, Python, Bash, C, or others
• Configuring Network resources and incorporating Cybersecurity, including subnetting, routing, DNS, TLS, PKI infrastructure, SAML, OAuth or IPsec

Details

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.

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.