Cloud Architect (Journeyman)

## About the Role The Cloud Architect role at Peraton is a key position that entails supporting the design, implementation, and sustainment of cloud infrastructure components. As a Cloud Architect, you will work under the guidance of senior architects to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), assist in migrations, and maintain secure cloud operations. Your day-to-day tasks will involve authoring and maintaining Terraform/CloudFormation templates, managing CI/CD pipeline jobs, and validating environment provisioning.

The role is remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. However, occasional travel to the National Capital Region (NCR) may be required. As a Cloud Architect at Peraton, you will be part of a team that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development.

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. As a leading national security company, Peraton delivers trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect the nation and its allies.

## What You Will Do - Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of cloud infrastructure components under senior architect guidance - Implement IaC and automation: author and maintain Terraform/CloudFormation templates - Manage CI/CD pipeline jobs for infrastructure (CodeBuild/CodePipeline/Jenkins) - Validate environment provisioning in dev/test/stage - Assist in migrations: execute application lift/shift and refactor activities - Implement network/VPN connectivity and assist in data migration to RDS/managed services with secure transfer patterns - Support container and platform operations: deploy and operate containerized workloads (EKS/ECS) - Automate rollouts, assist in autoscaling, service discovery, and health checks - Implement security and compliance controls: apply hardening baselines, support STIG/SRG checks - Integrate vulnerability scan outputs into issue trackers and capture RMF evidence for artifacts - Maintain monitoring and cost controls: implement CloudWatch/ELK metrics, dashboards, alerting, and tagging schemes - Assist in monthly cost/report reconciliations and rightsizing recommendations - Support backup/DR and operational runbooks: develop and test backup jobs, recovery playbooks - Participate in COOP/DR exercises

## What We Are Looking For - Active Secret clearance required - 8 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience - Experience with cloud-native data pipelines, analytics platforms, or data lake architectures - Familiarity with NIST RMF, ATO processes, and DoD security compliance frameworks - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices architectures - CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent - Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, EKS/Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, AWS EC2/S3/RDS, VPC design, IAM/KMS - Familiarity with GitLab CI/Jenkins/CodePipeline, ArgoCD/GitOps, Prometheus/Grafana, CloudWatch/CloudTrail, OpenSearch, Trivy/Checkov, Tenable/ACAS

## Nice to Have - AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty) or equivalent cloud certifications - Experience with disaster recovery automation and Cost Explorer/Compute Optimizer - Familiarity with Helm charts and cloud-based backup and disaster recovery solutions

## Benefits and Perks - Remote work with the ability to travel to the NCR when required - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work with a leading national security company - Professional development and growth opportunities - Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance - Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans - Paid time off and holidays

- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with cloud-native data pipelines, analytics platforms, and NIST RMF in your resume and cover letter.

• To stand out, emphasize your hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices architectures.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to security and compliance in cloud infrastructure, including your experience with STIG/SRG checks and vulnerability scan outputs.
• Showcase your understanding of cloud cost management and optimization, including your experience with CloudWatch/ELK metrics and rightsizing recommendations.
• Familiarize yourself with Peraton's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their mission and goals.
• Consider obtaining AWS certifications or equivalent cloud certifications to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
• Practice your interview skills by preparing to answer behavioral questions that demonstrate your experience and skills in cloud architecture and security.