Cloud Engineer, Senior

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6+ years with a Master's; or 3+ years with a PhD
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Master's degree or higher in relevant fields or equivalent experience in cloud engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in cloud architecture, implementation, and migration
  • Hands-on experience with major cloud providers and key technologies like Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Strong knowledge of RMF/ATO, security compliance, and Zero Trust principles
  • Proficient in automation, scripting, and developing operational documentation

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and optimize cloud infrastructure for DoD/Army-related projects
  • Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts, including assessment and execution of migration plans
  • Implement automation and DevSecOps practices such as IaC and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure compliance with security requirements and continuous monitoring processes
  • Develop designs, cybersecurity strategies, and proof-of-concept prototypes
  • Drive capacity planning, performance benchmarking, and cost optimization of cloud services
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for system integration and operational handover
  • Support cloud infrastructure for classified/unclassified environments and prepare for accreditation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant projects supporting the Army National Guard
  • Chance to lead cutting-edge cloud migration and modernization initiatives
  • Access to a collaborative and dynamic team environment
  • Focus on continuous skill development and emerging technologies
  • Engagement in classified and unclassified projects with government entities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS) to meet DoD/Army security, performance, and resiliency requirements.
  • Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts: assess workloads, develop migration plans, execute cutovers, and validate post-migration performance.
  • Implement and maintain automation and DevSecOps practices: infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and release automation.
  • Ensure cloud environments comply with RMF/ATO processes, STIG/CSG requirements, logging/monitoring, IAM/Zero Trust controls, and continuous monitoring.
  • Develop technical designs, CONOPS, cybersecurity strategies, test plans, and proof-of-concept prototypes to validate solutions.
  • Drive capacity planning, performance benchmarking, cost optimization, and operational runbooks for cloud services.
  • Coordinate cross-functional integration with network, security, application, and operations teams to ensure interoperability and operational handover.
  • Support classified and unclassified enclave engineering, sustainment, and evidence preparation for authorization/accreditation.
  • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend pilots or adoption pathways to advance modernization objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership during rapid-response projects, troubleshooting, and incident remediation.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Candidate must meet ONE:
    • Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field; OR
    • Equivalent documented experience in enterprise cloud engineering within regulated or DoD contexts.
  • IT/cloud engineering experience with 4+ years in cloud architecture/implementation and migration.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP), IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation), CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud security controls.
  • Strong knowledge of RMF/ATO workflows, STIG/CSG application to cloud services, logging/monitoring solutions, and IAM/Zero Trust patterns.
  • Proven skills in automation, scripting (Python/PowerShell), performance tuning, and operational runbook development.

Desired Qualifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  • Prior DoD/Army/ARNG cloud implementation experience; familiarity with DISA/DoDIN guidance.
  • Experience with container orchestration at scale, service mesh, cloud cost optimization, and multi-cloud/hybrid federation.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce CONOPS, ROMs/COAs, and executive-level briefings

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Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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