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Peraton

Senior Cloud Engineer

Peraton, Frostburg, Maryland, United States, 21532

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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. In this role you will collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities may include:

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.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Minimum 12 years of experience w/ a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 7 years of experience

7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design and architecture

Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP)

Hands‑on experience with AWS (Gov cloud preferred)

Familiarity with cloud AI tools such as AWS Bedrock

Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

US Citizenship is required for this position

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust as required by the contract

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions

Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or CISSP/CCSP are highly desirable

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 $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.

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