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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to serve as a technical authority for enterprise cloud operations within classified (TS/SCI) environments. This role combines strategic architecture, hands-on engineering, and program leadership to deliver mission-critical cloud capabilities across federal agencies. The ideal candidate will lead Landing Zone design, drive ATO readiness, and architect secure cloud solutions in air-gapped and hybrid environments—coordinating across government stakeholders, national laboratories, and cloud service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Cloud Architect for TS/SCI classified enclaves, owning enterprise Landing Zone design, security posture, and operational readiness
- Lead ATO gap analysis and remediation strategies, aligning cloud architecture to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and agency-specific security controls
- Architect and oversee secure, air-gapped AWS environments, including hybrid connectivity, cross-domain solutions, and controlled data flows
- Develop and implement automated cyber monitoring, anomaly detection, and alerting tools for cloud infrastructure and network activity
- Provide technical leadership for AI/LLM initiatives within classified cloud environments, including secure deployment patterns, data governance, and model lifecycle management
- Drive enterprise cloud optimization strategies to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and mission delivery
- Architect backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for large-scale, mission-critical data environments
- Develop automation frameworks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for provisioning, compliance enforcement, and operational efficiency
- Coordinate across government agencies, national labs, CSP(s), and contractor teams as the primary technical authority and point of escalation
- Support DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development for microservices architectures, including container orchestration and monitoring
- Mentor and lead teams of cloud engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing
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.
Benefits Statement: 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
