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 cleared, highly skilled Cloud Engineer to support a mission-critical program within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The ideal candidate will design, implement, secure, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity best practices, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams.
The successful candidate will work in a secure, fast-paced environment supporting cloud modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal security and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and/or Azure Resource Manager (ARM)/Bicep.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and operational workflows using CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement and manage containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, capacity, and security.
- Implement cloud security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53, DOE cybersecurity requirements, Zero Trust principles, and federal compliance standards.
- Support identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, encryption, logging, and auditing.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application issues across hybrid cloud environments.
- Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and government stakeholders to deliver scalable cloud solutions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration management records.
- Participate in system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, disaster recovery planning, and continuity of operations activities.
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security assessments as required.
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.
