Peraton

Senior Cloud Architect

Peraton  •  $146k - $234k/yr  •  Linthicum, MD (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

Cloud Architects are required to any agency setting up cloud infrastructures. They are needed to manage the architecture of an organization’s cloud environment to ensure the scalability, agility, optimization, security, integration, compliance, and interoperability of cloud deployed capabilities. They bring expertise in designing and deploying cloud-based solutions more efficiently and effectively. This position would be responsible for analyzing the requirements of a federal agency's applications and capabilities being built to provide an underlying foundation within the cloud to properly host and support those services. The Cloud Architect would work with other Cloud Engineers and Cloud Security personnel to properly define the cloud infrastructure, networking, and deployment of agency systems.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in cloud architecture design, including networking, scalability, and security of cloud-based solutions.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Preferably Azure.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and tools such as containerization, Kubernetes, and serverless computing.
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure including virtualization, storage, networking, and load balancing.
  • Understanding of cloud security best practices including encryption, micro segmentation, and least privilege.
  • Familiarity with cloud management and Infrastructure/Configuration as code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
  • Awareness of Microservice and Service Oriented Architecture patterns.
  • Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Experience with cloud observability toolsets.
  • Understanding of version control systems (Git) and their integration into CI tools (Gitlab CI).
  • Basic understanding of Linux administration and programming (Java, Python, C#).
  • Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions (Azure Entra ID, AWS IAM, Keycloak).
  • Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum of 14 years with AS/AA; Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Clearance Requirement: Active Secret (TS/SCI preferred).
  • Certification Requirements:
    • One or more of the following active certifications: CCSP, CASP+, CISSP, or computing environment certificate equivalent to IAM Level III or IASAE Level II.
    • Highly desired certifications - Azure, AWS, or GCP Solutions Architect Professional.

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

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

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

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About Peraton

At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
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