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Cloud Software Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Annapolis Junction, Howard County, Maryland, 20701, USA
Listing for: Peraton
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, DevOps, Cloud Engineer - Software
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 176000 - 282000 USD Yearly USD 176000.00 282000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cloud Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Annapolis Junction

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 Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

About

The Role Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to join a high-performing Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you will provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services supporting complex operational environments.

You'll work with in an Agile Scrum framework to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions across the full software lifecycle. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting real-world mission systems - from development and integration through sustainment and optimization. What You'll Do
* Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering support

* Perform requirements analysis and translate mission needs into technical solutions

* Design, develop, install, integrate, test, validate, and sustain cloud-based applications

* Diagnose and resolve software issues across development and production environments

* Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum environment using JIRA

* Develop and implement unit tests, test plans, and test scripts

* Integrate software components within AWS and Linux-based environments

* Enhance and optimize cloud architectures for performance and scalability

* Support ongoing maintenance and mission sustainment activities
Qualifications

Position Requirements :
* Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

* Bachelors plus a minimum of 8 years of development experience is required. A Masters degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience with a minimum of 4 years of development experience. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

NOTE:

A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field.

* Five years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.
* Three years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.

* One of the following Cloud Certifications are required: AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Dev Ops Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

* Possession of a certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.
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. #MPOJobs #AJCM #Peraton Royal Move  SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000.

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.
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