About Peraton
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 impossible 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.
Program Overview
Peraton is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to join the team in support of a development environment to help drive system innovation for related services, and designing cloud‑native solutions in Azure, AWS, and AWS GovCloud (US).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement cloud‑based solutions.
- Design cloud architecture and complete plans and specifications to develop solutions.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to develop specifications for new cloud‑based products/services, applications, and solutions.
- Drive the roll‑out of cloud management platforms, evaluate performance, and implement enhancements.
- Develop and enrich the product portfolio of cloud services and value‑added services.
- Create solution recommendations to include Basis of Estimate for cloud services.
- Evaluate the cost/benefit of cloud vs. virtual private networks vs. dedicated hosting vs. in‑house solutions and identify portions of the organization’s IT platform/infrastructure with the highest potential return for cloud deployment.
- Perform operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platform solutions. Implement and maintain automation to enhance operation, alerting, and auto remediation of events.
- Develop, maintain, and deploy infrastructure as code using CI/CD pipelines.
Skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong critical thinking skills that facilitate expedient problem solving.
- Skilled in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
- Proficient in Node.js, Python, Angular, and DevSecOps practices.
- Strong background in cloud security, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD security frameworks.
- Ability to architect, deliver, and document scalable and secure cloud‑based microservices architectures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; minimum of 7 years with Ph.D; 16 years with HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Degree in an IT or math related field or equivalent years of experience.
- Experience in the use and deployment of cloud‑based tools.
- Current active IAT III / IAM III certification with related cloud Computing Environment (CE) certification(s) to comply with DoD 8570 and DoD requirements.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
*This position is contingent upon Peraton receiving an award.
Compensation and Benefits
Target salary range: $112,000 – $179,000. 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.
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .
Application Duration Statement
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO Statement
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority Level
- Not Applicable
Employment Type
- Full‑time
Job Function
- Information Technology
- Civil Engineering