Senior Cloud Engineer

Peraton; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Bethesda, MD seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure aligned with NIST 800-53 and federal compliance standards. The role supports the FAA BNATCS contract, emphasizing scalable, resilient, and compliant cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

You will lead IaC efforts with Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM, integrate security controls, and collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to ensure continuous monitoring, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS with 8+ years cloud experience.
• Hands-on AWS/Azure/GCP with multi-cloud deployments.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Remote-capable position; local to MD/DC/NoVA area.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate NIST 800-53 controls into cloud architecture.
• Lead IaC development and automation.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and documentation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

IaC

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Public Trust

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure in alignment with the NIST 800-53 security and compliance framework in support of the FAA BNATCS contract. This role is responsible for ensuring that cloud services meet stringent federal security requirements while supporting scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. The Cloud Engineer will collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Deployment

• Design and implement secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure components (compute, storage, networking, IAM).
• Support hybrid and multi-cloud deployments with a focus on scalability and resilience.

Security & Compliance

• Integrate NIST 800-53 security controls into cloud architecture and operations.
• Implement encryption, identity and access management, logging, and monitoring in compliance with federal standards.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Support audits, assessments, and accreditation processes (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).

Automation & Optimization

• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.
• Optimize cloud performance, cost, and resource utilization.

Operations & Support

• Provide Tier 2/3 support for cloud-related issues and escalations.
• Monitor cloud environments for availability, performance, and security events.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with application, data, and security teams to deliver compliant cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud best practices in regulated environments.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives and cloud migration projects.

** This position is contingent upon award of the associated contract. **

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with 8 years of cloud experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience.
• 6 years of experience in IT infrastructure design and architecture.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• This is a remote capable position, however, candidates must be local to the Maryland/DC/NoVA area.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud services.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or CISSP/CCSP are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Experience working in federal or regulated 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

$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

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