Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Peraton; Virginia, Great Falls Crossing (MN, VA); Remote; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cloud Solution Architect to join their innovative Cloud team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of secure cloud solutions for federal and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AWS and Azure, along with expertise in Kubernetes and DevSecOps. You will be instrumental in driving digital transformation and modernization initiatives while collaborating with a talented team. If you are passionate about cloud technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in cloud solutions, with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong AWS and Azure experience with a focus on cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cloud and application services solutions.
• Author technical briefings and communicate with diverse audiences.

Skills

Cloud Solution Architecture

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Agile Framework

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8+ years of experience

Tools

Serverless Technology

Job description

Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Job Locations

US

Requisition ID

2025-155568

Position Category

Growth

Clearance

Agency Clearance

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a self-driven Cloud Solution Architect l to join our Cloud team. The Cloud team is comprised of people with advanced technical & leadership skills in multiple areas, including Cloud and Application services. The team develops and creates re-usable services & capabilities. This is a great opportunity to join a fast, agile company in providing secure solutions for our nation.

First and foremost, the candidate must have a passion for innovation and learning. The candidate must be highly skilled in enterprise solution development for Federal/DoD proposals and as a Lead Solution Architect of digital transformation and modernization programs and solutions, including public and private cloud offerings, Scaled Agile Framework, SecDevOps CI/CD pipeline automation, low code/no code platforms, Kubernetes, microservices, cloud and application security, data and analytics, and everything as code approaches (infrastructure, configuration, pipeline, test, policy). The candidate should have some experience in software development and concepts, but this is not a hands-on developer role.

What you will do:

Lead Solution Architect for large deal opportunities
• Lead development of cloud and application services repeatable solutions and technical artifact
• Author whitepapers and technical briefings/presentations
• Continuous development of new skills and learnings to keep pace with emerging technology innovations
• Define and document best practices and strategies for Cloud and Applications Services offerings
• Communicate technical topics to management, peers, customers, and non-technical audiences
• This is a fully remote/telecommuting position - minimal travel required
• Attend technical vendor and trade conferences

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS and 8 years of experience. Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Able to design and develop complex cloud and applications solutions.
• Strong Cloud/AWS (primary)/Azure (secondary) experience.
• Kubernettes, DevSecOps, Serverless technology experience.
• Strong writing skills for proposals and whitepapers.
• Deep Lead Solution Architect experience developing enterprise and comprehensive technical and management solutions, graphics, storytelling, solution strengths development, proposal organization, technical and management volume lead capabilities.
• Broad technology background with strong research and learning skills in support of constantly evolving and emerging technologies.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Agile Framework experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Government or Federal experience.
• Development experience or background.

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 based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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