Senior Cloud / Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud / Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support MRT-C across PACOM. You will design, build, and secure Azure GovCloud environments, and develop Data Architecture & Pipeline documentation.

Based in Fort Meade, MD, the role requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI eligibility, with experience in Terraform, Bicep, and Azure DevOps to ensure DoD compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Azure GovCloud IL4/IL5/IL6.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain SCI.
• Microsoft Azure certifications preferred.
• Experience with FedRAMP RMF and NIST 800-53.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage the USINDOPACOM Azure Cloud environment hosting MRT-C terrain data.
• Implement scalable Azure infrastructure using Synapse, Data Lake Storage, Azure ML, Azure DevOps.
• Enforce security across computing and network layers; manage IL access.
• Automate provisioning with IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Ensure cost governance and DoD cloud security compliance.

Skills

Azure

IaC

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

FedRAMP RMF

NIST 800-53

Azure GovCloud

TS/SCI

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud / Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support PACOM J6 USPACOM J6 execute Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) Identification, Mapping, and Baseline across the PACOM AOR. In this role, specifically supporting the Data Science and Analytics team of this endeavor, developing Data Architecture & Pipeline Package, including Baseline Data Architecture Design Document, Data Pipeline & ETL Documentation, and Cross-Domain Information Sharing Plan.

Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and manage the USINDOPACOM Azure Cloud environment hosting all MRT-C terrain and dependency data
• Implement scalable, highly available cloud infrastructure using Azure managed services (Synapse, Data Lake Storage, Azure ML, Azure DevOps)
• Enforce built-in security across all computing and network infrastructure layers; manage user access across Impact Levels (IL4/IL5/IL6)
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, or equivalent)
• Ensure cost governance and compliance with DoD cloud security requirements (FedRAMP, RMF)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associate +14 years or HS+16 years of experience
• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience building and managing Azure GovCloud environments at IL4/IL5/IL6
• Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
• Experience with DoD cloud security requirements (FedRAMP ATO, RMF, NIST 800-53)
• Able to develop a Data Architecture & Pipeline Package, including Baseline Data Architecture Design Document, Data Pipeline & ETL Documentation, and Cross-Domain Information Sharing Plan.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

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

$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.

EEO

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