Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Responsibilities

Join Our Mission-Driven Cloud Engineering Team at Peraton – Annapolis Junction, MD

Are you passionate about cutting-edge cloud technologies and national security? Peraton is seeking skilled Cloud Software Engineers to join our dynamic Cyber Intelligence team in Annapolis Junction, MD. Be part of a forward-leaning, high-impact initiative that supports critical missions across the globe.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the design and development of an enterprise-level multi-cloud environment that empowers national security operations. You’ll work on challenging and meaningful projects involving cloud software research, development, and engineering—touching every phase of the software lifecycle.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop secure, scalable cloud-based software solutions

• Conduct requirements analysis, system integration, and performance evaluation

• Enhance and sustain complex systems supporting national defense

• Troubleshoot, validate, and resolve software and infrastructure issues

• Collaborate with top engineers, analysts, and mission leaders

Why Peraton?

• Be part of a mission-first culture driven by innovation and purpose

• Work with cutting-edge multi-cloud and cybersecurity technologies

• Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and advancement

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Take the next step in your cloud engineering career—where your work truly matters.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required. 
• A minimum of eight years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• A minimum of six years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C, C++
• A minimum of five years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems. 
• A minimum of three years of experience in software integration and software Unit Testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required. (Four years of additional experience can be substituted in leue of the degree requirement)
• A Master's degree in a technical field can be considered equivalent to two years towards the experience requirement.
• One of the following certifications are required and must be active prior to starting: AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in AWS SDKs and APIs
• Expertise in designing scalable, efficient AWS Cloud Architectures.
• Experience performing AWS Well Architected Framework Reviews
• Hands on experience with AWS cloud, serverless architecture and cloud application deployment
• A deep understanding of AWS services and how to leverage them to drive innovation
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) tools, like CloudFormation or Terraform
• Skilled in CI/CD Testing
• Familiar with or have used AWS Pricing Calculator and Cost Explorer
• Familiar with or have used CloudWatch and CloudTrial
• Experience with Gitlab for Version Control.

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 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.

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