Cloud / Platform Architect

Joint Activities

$146K — $234K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience; 10+ years with MS/MA; 7+ years with Ph.D. or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in big data platforms such as Hadoop and Spark
  • Proficient with cloud infrastructure environments (AWS, Azure)
  • Thorough understanding of distributed systems architecture
  • Knowledgeable in containerization and orchestration technologies
  • Familiar with DoD cloud environments and security requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with TS clearance, ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design cloud and platform architectures for DCDC environments
  • Oversee deployments of big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka
  • Establish infrastructure standards and best practices
  • Ensure scalability and reliability of cloud platforms
  • Guide strategic decisions on platform technologies
  • Support operations in multi-classification environments

Benefits

  • Work on critical national defense projects
  • Engage in cutting-edge cloud and big data technologies
  • Opportunity to guide technology decisions at a high level
  • Collaborate within a highly skilled technical team
  • Contribute to enhancing cyber security measures for the Department of Defense
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cloud / Platform Architect to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. 

 

Location: Fort Meade, MD. 

 

In this role, you will design and oversee cloud and big data platform infrastructure supporting Caspian and JCRS-D environments.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design cloud and platform architectures
  • Oversee Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink deployments
  • Define infrastructure standards and patterns
  • Ensure platform scalability and reliability
  • Guide platform technology decisions
  • Support multi-classification environments
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS+16 years of experience
  • Expert knowledge of big data platforms
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
  • Understanding of distributed systems
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration
  • Experience with DoD cloud environments
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 12 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is preferred in Computer Science or a related field
  • AWS/Azure Solutions Architect certification
  • Hadoop certification
Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. 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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