Cloud Migration Engineer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to migrate large, complex data flows into modern AWS environments for a federal customer. You will work on integrating MQ tools like IBM MQ into AWS, write infrastructure as code with Python and IaC tools, and support CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps setup.

The role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain agency clearance. Join a team delivering secure, agile cloud solutions across government sectors, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher with 3+ years of relevant experience (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years).
• Strong AWS cloud engineering experience with EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SNS, SQS, Glue, EKS/ECS
• Proficient in Python, Ansible, Bash
• Experience with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
• Working knowledge of containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience communicating with business users and stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain agency clearance

Responsibilities

• Migrate and maintain large, complex data flows to AWS cloud environments
• Support and integrate COTS file transfer and MQ tools into AWS architecture
• Write clean IaC and cloud logic using Python, Ansible, and CloudFormation/CDK
• Develop and support infrastructure with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot, tune performance, and document AWS environments
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to align requirements with business objectives

Skills

AWS cloud engineering

Python

Ansible

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Communication with stakeholders

US Citizenship

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma with experience

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

Cloud Migration Engineer

Requisition ID: 2026-168849

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Agency Clearance

Job Locations: US

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to be a part of a team supporting a federal financial customer. The successful candidate will help migrate critical customer data flows in a secure, agile, and innovative AWS environment. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

What will you do:

• Migrate and maintain large complex data flows to modern cloud environments, specifically leveraging AWS cloud technologies
• Support and enhance COTS products providing file transfer and MQ services (e.g., IBM MQ, Connect:Direct), integrating them into modern AWS architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and cloud service logic using tools such as Python, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation or CDK.
• Develop and support infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Perform troubleshooting, performance tuning, and documentation of AWS environments and deployed solutions.
• Coordinate closely with stakeholders across teams to manage integration and interface requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment with overall business objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's and 3 years of experience; Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience; Associates and 7 years of experience or 9 years of experience with a High School diploma.
• Strong background in AWS cloud engineering and development, including experience with services such as: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, SNS, SQS, Glue, EKS/ECS
• Proficient in scripting and programming languages: Python, Ansible, Bash
• Experience with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience communicating with business users and stakeholders.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or integrating file transfer and MQ tools (e.g., IBM MQ, Connect:Direct).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in Agile delivery teams (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
• Understanding compliance and security best practices in federal financial cloud environments.

Peraton Overview

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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

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