Cloud Solutions Lead — AWS, Security & Automation

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Chantilly, VA is seeking a qualified Cloud Engineer with TS/SCI to plan, design, and develop AWS-based applications. You will help manage secure cloud environments and implement best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience with AWS services (SNS, SQS, EC2, S3), Linux administration, scripting (Java, Python, Bash), and cybersecurity concepts such as SAML and OAuth.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelors degree plus experience or Masters with experience.
• At least two years hands-on experience in cloud and security areas.
• Experience with AWS resources and Linux in production environments.
• Experience with Java, Python, Bash, or C.
• Knowledge of network resources, DNS, TLS, PKI, SAML, OAuth, IPsec.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and develop cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Manage cloud environments following security guidelines.
• Deploy and debug cloud initiatives across the development lifecycle.
• Design, develop and deploy modular cloud-based systems.
• Identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies for enterprise use.
• Collaborate with developers to identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Configure and monitor Linux installations and scripts.
• Create secure AWS resources and high-volume data flows with NiFi.
• Transform data between formats (JSON/XML) as needed.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

AWS cloud architecture

Java

Python

Bash

C

Linux administration

Cybersecurity concepts (SAML, OAuth,PK

Networking security

Collaboration with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience

Master's degree + 3 years of experience

4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

AWS (SNS/SQS/EC2/S3)

NiFi

Job description

Peraton in Chantilly, VA is seeking a qualified Cloud Engineer with TS/SCI to plan, design, and develop AWS-based applications. You will help manage secure cloud environments and implement best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience with AWS services (SNS, SQS, EC2, S3), Linux administration, scripting (Java, Python, Bash), and cybersecurity concepts such as SAML and OAuth.