Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

14d

About The Position

Join Peraton as a Cloud Software Engineer – Cyber Missions Team (Annapolis Junction, MD) Are you ready to make an impact in national security and work on mission-critical projects that matter? Peraton is looking for a Cloud Software Engineer to join our high-performing Cyber Missions team in Annapolis Junction, MD . In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, driving the development and integration of advanced cloud-based solutions that support vital defense and intelligence operations. You'll collaborate with top-tier engineers and mission experts to solve complex challenges using cutting-edge technologies. What You’ll Do: Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications and services. Conduct software research, development, and engineering in dynamic mission environments. Analyze system requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. Support the full software development lifecycle—from concept through integration, testing, and sustainment. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, ensuring high availability and performance in cloud environments. Enhance and evolve mission systems by integrating new capabilities and technologies. Why Peraton? At Peraton, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team working to protect and advance our nation’s most critical missions. We offer: Challenging and meaningful work that directly supports national security. Opportunities for career growth and technical advancement. A collaborative culture with a strong focus on innovation and learning. 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.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• 4+ years developing in high-level languages such as Java, C, or C++ .
• 3+ years in software integration and unit testing , including test plan and script development.
• 3+ years developing software on UNIX/Linux (Red Hat 3–5).
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Math, Information Systems, Engineering) is required
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• One of the following certifications is required prior to starting: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate AWS Developer – Associate AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

Nice To Haves

• Strong expertise in AWS SDKs, APIs , and cloud architecture design.
• Experience with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and serverless deployments.
• Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform .
• Skilled in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Proficient with GitLab for version control.
• Familiarity with AWS Cost Management tools like Pricing Calculator and Cost Explorer .
• Experience using CloudWatch , CloudTrail , and other AWS monitoring services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications and services.
• Conduct software research, development, and engineering in dynamic mission environments.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Support the full software development lifecycle—from concept through integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, ensuring high availability and performance in cloud environments.
• Enhance and evolve mission systems by integrating new capabilities and technologies.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees