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Cloud Engineer

Peraton

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Public Trust
$104,000 - $166,000
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Remote/Hybrid (Off-Site/Hybrid)

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 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.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the NOAA AWIPS program - the mission-critical forecasting system used in over 150 National Weather Service offices nationwide. AWIPS is entering a phase of modernization and cloud-ready transformation, and this role will help guide the design, deployment, and optimization of cloud infrastructure that strengthens forecasting speed, resilience, and scalability.

What You'll Do:
  • Support cloud deployments, administration, automation, and operational sustainment of cloud-based systems.
  • Build, deploy, and manage cloud resources and services.
  • Support scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
  • Implement security best practices and monitoring solutions.
  • Troubleshoot cloud and networking issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Min 5 years with BS/BA, Min 3 years with MS/MA, Min 0 years with PhD
  • 4 additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Experience deploying and administering resources in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation, scripting, and DevSecOps workflows.
  • Knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and monitoring tools.
  • Experience supporting distributed systems or high-availability environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience supporting NOAA programs.
  • Active/Current Public Trust

** This position is contingent upon contract award **

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Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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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Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Public Trust
Employer
Peraton