Cloud​/Platform Architect Security Clearance

Position: Cloud / Platform Architect with Security Clearance
About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About

The Role Peraton seeks a Cloud / Platform Architect to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.

Location:

Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will design and oversee cloud and big data platform infrastructure supporting Caspian and JCRS-D environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Design cloud and platform architectures

* Oversee Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink deployments

* Define infrastructure standards and patterns

* Ensure platform scalability and reliability

* Guide platform technology decisions

* Support multi-classification environments
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA;
Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA;
Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

* Must have current AWS/Azure Solutions Architect certification

* Must have Hadoop certification

* Expert knowledge of big data platforms

* Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)

* Understanding of distributed systems

* Knowledge of containerization and orchestration

* Experience with DoD cloud environments

* U.S Citizenship required

* DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

* 12 years of relevant experience

* Bachelor's degree required;
Master's degree is preferred in Computer Science or a related field
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details 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.

Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at  Application Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. EEO:

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