Cloud Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
135K-216K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Develop, deploy, secure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a cloud-based microservices platform supporting national security missions. Collaborate on software design, development, testing, architecture reviews, technical planning, production support, and system sustainment. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, infrastructure automation, databases, AWS resource management, and software development lifecycle practices.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise service delivering software security solutions across customer enclaves. This role supports a cloud-based platform leveraging microservices and containerized technologies to enable security, scalable, and resilient operations.


The engineer will work within a collaborative team environment, partnering with cross-agency stakeholders to design, develop, and sustain enterprise operational capabilities in support of national security missions. Team is sourcing for a Software Engineer that will join the Operations team. There is NO on call for this operations team.


What You’ll do:

  • Key performer on the Operations team to monitor, maintain, deploy, secure, and sustain a cloud-based microservice built software solution.
  • Support the software engineering team with their design, development, testing, and sustainment of the software products.
  • Contribute to architecture and design reviews, and assist in shaping technical approaches, timelines, and project scope.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve testing, and production issues.
  • Support customers across the customer mission space.
  • Collaborate with team members to review and refine software, and system updates.
  • Assist in shaping technical approaches, timelines, and project scope.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or in a related technical field is highly desired which will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. A master’s degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience. NOTE: A degree In Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher).

One of the following certifications is required:

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer
  • Candidates must provide proof of certifications during the screening or offer process

Required Technical Skills:

  • Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible or something similar
  • Database technologies (Mongo, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)
  • Python
  • Git
  • Terraform
  • Nginx
  • RHEL
  • Grafana
  • AWS resource management

Desired Skillset/Qualifications:

  • Pig Scripting
  • Java
  • Docker
  • Python
  • MapReduce programming model and technologies (Hadoop, Hive, or Pig)
  • Experience with Pig scripting

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.

Peraton Overview

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$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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent experience; a master's degree may substitute for additional experience
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Experience across the software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification, such as Security+ or higher
  • One of AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, or Elastic Certified Engineer
  • Experience with Linux, Kubernetes, Ansible or similar, database technologies, Python, Git, Terraform, Nginx, RHEL, Grafana, and AWS resource management
  • Experience with Pig scripting, Java, Docker, and MapReduce technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, or Pig

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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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