Cloud Operations Engineer/Architect

Peraton•Bowie, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Operations Engineer/Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure as a member of the CIO organization in support of the FAA BNATCS program. This role is responsible for architecting and operating cloud solutions that meet stringent federal security and compliance requirements, with specific alignment to the NIST 800-53 framework. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in cloud platforms, a strong operational mindset, and experience working within regulated federal environments.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, cloud architecture, and/or systems design
Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP)
Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and operating cloud environments on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
Proficiency with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure ARM/Bicep
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) AWS Certified SysOps/CloudOps Administrator Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect CISSP or CCSP
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability
This is a 100% on-site position; Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Herndon/Chantilly, VA or Bowie, MD locations
Occasional travel to Peraton and customer facilities in the National Capital Region may be required

Nice To Haves

Ability to translate federal regulatory and security requirements into technical cloud architecture solutions
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to document architecture, processes, and compliance artifacts clearly
Experience working within federal, DoD, or other regulated enterprise environments

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Build and manage cloud infrastructure components (compute, storage, networking, IAM).
Support hybrid and multi-cloud deployments with a focus on scalability and resilience.
Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures supporting FAA BNATCS systems
Deploy infrastructure using best‑practice cloud patterns, ensuring high availability and performance
Develop Infrastructure‑as‑Code templates for consistent, repeatable environment provisioning
Evaluate and integrate cloud‑native services to improve mission delivery
Ensure architectures align with enterprise standards, FAA requirements, and modernization goals
Integrate NIST 800-53 security controls into cloud architecture and operations.
Implement encryption, identity and access management, logging, and monitoring in compliance with federal standards.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.
Support audits, assessments, and accreditation processes (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
Support ATO processes, documentation, and continuous monitoring activities
Conduct security assessments, gap analysis, and remediation activities
Work with cybersecurity teams to ensure continuous alignment with federal compliance frameworks
Develop automation scripts and workflows to streamline deployment and operations CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.
Optimize cloud performance, cost, and resource utilization.
Implement CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and secure application delivery
Automate compliance checks and configuration management baselines
Continuously improving infrastructure efficiency through monitoring and analytics
Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, and cost efficiency
Troubleshoot cloud systems, resolve incidents, and perform root‑cause analysis
Maintain system health through patching, updates, and lifecycle management
Support operational runbooks, SOPs, and incident response processes
Ensure reliable day‑to‑day operation of mission‑critical FAA environments
Work closely with application, data, and security teams to deliver compliant cloud solutions.
Provide technical guidance on cloud best practices in regulated environments.
Contribute to modernization initiatives and cloud migration projects.
Partner with cybersecurity, compliance, engineering, and FAA stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
Provide technical guidance and architectural recommendations to project teams
Lead design reviews, technical discussions, and cloud strategy sessions
Support documentation, knowledge sharing, and team skill development
Communicate complex cloud concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences