Cloud Software Engineer – Enterprise Security Services
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Are you passionate about building secure, scalable cloud-based solutions that support mission operations? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support an enterprise service providing software security solutions for customer enclaves.
As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will design, implement, test, and operate cloud-based software products by leveraging modern software development and system administration best practices. This environment utilizes a microservices architecture with containerized services. The engineering team collaborates closely with customers and cross-agency teams to deliver secure and resilient enterprise software capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions
- Solve complex technical challenges with a focus on reliability and performance
- Lead or contribute to architecture and design reviews
- Support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements
- Help shape project scope, schedules, and technical approaches
- Collaborate individually and within the team to review, test, and refine software components
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues
Key Technologies & Skills:
- Java
- Database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)
- Linux OS development
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Ansible
- MapReduce programming model and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Pig)
- MongoDB or similar database technologies
- Git
- Terraform
- Nginx
- RHEL
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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QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in software development/engineering, including:
- Requirements analysis
- Software development
- Installation and integration
- Evaluation
- Enhancement
- Maintenance
- Testing
- Problem diagnosis and resolution
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field plus five (5) years of experience
NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field
Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher) is required.
One of the following additional certifications is required:
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Elastic Certified Engineer
Candidates must provide proof of required certification during the initial screening process.
Desired Qualifications:
- Pig scripting
- UI development background with a focus in AngularJS
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 a related technical field, such as Mathematics, Information Systems, or Engineering
- At least five years of software development or engineering experience
- Experience with requirements analysis, software development, installation and integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis and resolution
- Active TS/SCI security 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
- Pig scripting experience
- UI development experience focused on AngularJS
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.
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