Cloud Software Engineer – Cyber Intelligence | Laurel, MDLocation: Laurel, MD | Clearance: Active TS/SCI with PolygraphCompany: Peraton
Are you passionate about building cutting-edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high-impact integrated product development team, you’ll work on next-generation cyber capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference.
What You’ll Do:Design, develop, test, and integrate complex software capabilities in a cloud environment
Lead efforts in performance tuning, system optimization, and cloud-native architecture
Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum setting
Develop scalable, secure, and resilient services using AWS technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Perform operations and sustainment functions to ensure mission continuity
Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers when needed
Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in AWS Cloud Architecture, SDKs, APIs, and cloud services integration
AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks
IaC & DevOps: Hands-on with CloudFormation or Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines
Programming Proficiency: Strong in Java for distributed systems with a solid grasp of networking, multi-threading, and concurrency
Containers & Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture
Security-Minded: Working knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance best practices
Scripting & Systems: Competent in Linux environments with scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or similar
At Peraton, you’re not just a number—you’re a critical part of national defense and innovation. You'll collaborate with brilliant minds, take ownership of challenging projects, and have the opportunity to grow technically and professionally. We support career advancement, continuous learning, and offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Be part of something bigger. Apply today and help shape the future of cyber intelligence.
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QualificationsPosition Requirements:
- An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
- Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in software development/engineering; including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required
- A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to two (2) years ofexperience
- Must have, or be willing to obtain prior to start, one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications:
- AWS Certified Developer-Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Elastic Certified Engineer
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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Peraton OverviewPeraton 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 clearance with polygraph
- Eight or more years of directly related software development or engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- Master's degree in a technical field may substitute for two years of experience
- AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, or Elastic Certified Engineer certification
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.
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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.
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