Junior Cloud Engineer

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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.

Engineering modernisation and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to help design and support the implementation of strategies that optimise cloud performance and reliability across servers, networks, and supporting infrastructure. In this role, you will analyse system operations and provide engineering recommendations to achieve six sigma levels of reliability and resiliency. You will actively monitor cloud utilisation, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to continuous process enhancements that ensure a robust, efficient cloud environment.

• Applies the principles of "cloud native" development as described in "The Twelve‑Factor App" () through a systematic, engineering approach to the design, architecture, requirements elicitation, development, operation and use of cloud technologies and platforms for mission solutions.
• Leverages software‑, platform‑, and infrastructure‑as‑a‑service to deliver GEOINT solutions.
• Ensures optimum efficiencies for the utilisation of cloud services.
• Integrates systems by creating new Application Programming Interfaces (API's).
• Creates and maintains automated software deployment pipelines using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidised employee benefits coverage for you and your dependants, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree programme, or up to 6 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer in lieu of a degree.
• Junior‑level (0 to 6 years) working experience in government or industry supporting or leading cloud‑based systems engineering efforts.
• Experience using:
• Jenkins CI/CD
• Git Lab
• Java Script
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

• One or more Cloud Certifications
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
• Cloud Foundry Developer
• Experience in scripting/automation via Power Shell, VBscript, AutoIT, Python or the like.

Target Salary Range: $66,000 – $106,000. 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.