Cloud Software Engineer Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

peraton· Information Technology
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📍 Annapolis Junction, MD, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise service delivering software security solutions across customer enclaves. This role supports a cloud-based platform leveraging microservices and containerized technologies to enable secure, scalable, and resilient operations.

 

The engineer will work within a collaborative team environment, partnering with cross-agency stakeholders to design, develop, and sustain enterprise software capabilities in support of national security missions.

 

What You’ll Do:• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions• Support full lifecycle software engineering including design, integration, testing, and sustainment• Contribute to architecture and design reviews• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues• Support system enhancements, performance optimization, and reliability improvements• Collaborate with team members to review and refine software components• Assist in shaping technical approaches, timelines, and project scope

 

Technical Skills:• Java• Linux development environment• Docker• Kubernetes• Python• Ansible• MongoDB or similar database technologies• Git

 

 

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.

 

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.• No degree required; 8+ years of relevant experience required.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.• Experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development,       integration, testing, and maintenance.• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher)

• One of the following certifications is required:  o AWS Certified Developer – Associate  o AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional  o Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)  o Elastic Certified Engineer

Candidates must provide proof of certifications during the screening or offer process

 

Desired Qualifications:• Experience with Pig scripting

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

EEO

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

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