Peraton is looking to hire a Cloud Engineer to support a federal government program by migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud, focusing on security, scalability, and compliance.
Requirements
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Knowledge of risk management processes.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
- Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government.
- Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly-available cloud architectures and systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS).
- Create and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring security and compliance throughout the process.
- Drive enhancements for cloud management platforms, evaluating their performance and making necessary improvements.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IAC) using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates.
- Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic insights on cloud architecture, technology deployments, and portfolio management.
- Educate and guide stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
- Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements.
Other
- Active Secret clearance (with TS/SCI eligibility preferred).
- Active Certification(s): CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, or Computing Environment Certificate relevant to assigned duties (equivalent to IAT Level II or Level III).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience; OR 7 years with PhD.
- However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Maintain technical documentation and stay updated on emerging tools and best practices.
