Site Reliability Engineer

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to manage the migration of on-premise systems to cloud environments. Responsibilities include designing AWS infrastructure and implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions. The ideal candidate will have 16 years of experience in software development, an active TS/SCI clearance, and relevant certifications in AWS or cloud technologies. This role offers a competitive salary range of $176,000 - $282,000.

Qualifications

• 16 years of experience in software development/engineering.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph required.
• Certification in AWS or related cloud technologies required.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of on-premise systems to WANDS/AWS cloud.
• Design and manage AWS infrastructure.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.

Skills

AWS infrastructure design and management

Terraform

Ansible

Site Reliability Engineering

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Overview

Site Reliability Engineer

Job Locations: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition ID: 2026-162803 | Position Category: Engineering | Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the migration of on-premise corporate hardware systems into the WANDS/AWS cloud environment.
• Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, networking, security controls, IAM, and related services.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to ensure scalable, repeatable, and auditable deployments.
• Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles across operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability.
• Perform Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) functions, including automation of operational tasks, system hardening, and resilience engineering.
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system availability, performance, and rapid incident response.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to improve system reliability and reduce operational toil.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements in cloud architecture, reliability, and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Sixteen (16) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field is highly desired; equivalent experience considerations apply (two years per year of education; Master’s degree can be equivalent to four years).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • AWS Certified Developer-Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Professional
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator-Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer
  • Elastic Certified Observability Engineer
• Possession of a Cloud certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.
• Desired Qualifications: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including 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.