Cloud Engineer

Peraton
Pope Field, NC

Responsibilities

JoinPeraton'smission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized bycutting-edgeC2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We areseekinghighly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCIclearedCloud Engineer -SMEtosupport this missionatPope Airfield, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

As aCloud Engineer - SME, you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

  • Provides leadership for cloud-based engineering support across theTask Order,establishingoverarching goals and strategic plans for delivering advanced technological solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
  • Directs and controls the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive cloud engineering strategies that enhance data management, computational capabilities, and technological scalability across all relevant environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GC2, mC2, DAFCLOUDworks).
  • Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in cloud architecture and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap foroptimizingcloud-based infrastructure to address emerging mission requirements and technological challenges.
  • Has overall responsibility forestablishingand implementing innovative cloud engineering approaches that significantly improve mission effectiveness, technological adaptability, and continuous cloud infrastructure improvement. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies
  • Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior managementregardingthe strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced cloud solutions within the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure.
  • Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring all cloud solutions enable continuous mission-focused technological innovation, including auto-scaling and AI/ML tools tooptimizeworkloads and achieve real-time adaptive performance.
  • Directs and controls the methods and staffing for cloud engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.
  • Overseesthe strategic maintenance and evolution of critical cloud environments like Grizzly Cloud 2.0,milCloud2.0 IL5 LZ networks, and DAFCLOUDworks, ensuringoptimalsupport for ISR data and C2ISR applications.
  • Providesauthoritative guidance on advanced design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization strategies for Government expeditionary C2 applications and their migration between cloud (e.g., Grizzly Cloud 2.0) and expeditionary systems.
  • Shapes the future direction of cloud integration for theTask Orderby pioneering new cloud services, ITSM platform integrations, and advanced capabilities for digital workflows and just-in-time provisioning.
  • UtilizeEdgeViewtomonitorand manage edge devices, troubleshoot network performance, and ensure the reliability of distributed network environments.
  • LeverageHaivisionsolutions for live and secure video streaming, real-time video encoding, and low-latency media delivery in enterprise or mission-critical applications.
  • Operate and maintain UVDS (Unified Visual Display System) for seamless data integration and visualization incommand and controlcenter environments.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • Previousexperience asaCloudEngineerorsimilar rolesupporting a DoD customer at the CCMDlevel;
  • Minimum of10years’experiencewith a BS/BA degree or 8years’ experience with a MS/MA or 6years’ experience witha PhD. or 14 years' w/o a Degree or 12 years' with AS/AA Degree
  • A current, active DoD security clearanceat the TS/SCI level
  • US citizenship isrequiredDoD 8140 role for WRC: 451; Element: IT; Work Role: System Administrator; Proficiency Level: Advanced

DesiredQualifications:

  • DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Pope Airfield, NC
  • On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presencerequiredfor equipment management and asset tracking
  • Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites forlogisticscoordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-critical team supportingour nation’s eliteand its mission partners in deliveringcutting-edgeC2ISR capabilities
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
  • Managecutting-edgecommunications and sensor systems that directlyimpactoperational readiness
  • Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
  • Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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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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