Duties include:
- Planning, designing and developing cloud-based applications (AWS)
- Managing cloud environments in accordance with company and sponsor security guidelines
- Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle
- Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems and solutions in accordance with best practices
- Employing exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize and solve issues before they snowball into problems
- Assist sponsor with evaluating new cloud technologies as they become available in the enterprise
- Collaborate with other developers and engineers to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
- Configure and monitor Linux installations including standard Linux utilities and shell scripts
- Create and configure secure cloud resources in AWS
- Configure high-volume data flows using NiFi
- Perform custom data transformations from standard or proprietary formats to other formats (often based on JSON or XML)
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph required
- Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience, or master's degree + 6 years of experience, or PhD + 3 years of experience
- 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Hands-on AWS experience (tools such as SNS/SQS, EC2, S3, etc.)
- May be met with on-the-job experience, formal training, or certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledgeable and experienced in at least one programming language (Java, Python, Bash/shell, C, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Cybersecurity and/or SecDevOps principles and practices
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and approaches
- Familiarity with Sponsor systems and interfaces
- AWS Certifications
- College degree in a relevant field
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$176,000 - $282,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph
- Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, master's degree plus 6 years, or PhD plus 3 years
- Up to 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree
- Hands-on AWS experience, including services such as SNS, SQS, EC2, and S3
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Bash/shell, or C
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity and/or SecDevOps principles and practices
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Familiarity with sponsor systems and interfaces
- AWS certifications
- College degree in a relevant field
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
Peraton Insights
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.







