Senior Cloud Engineer

Peraton•Bethesda, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure in alignment with the NIST 800-53 security and compliance framework in support of the FAA BNATCS contract. This role is responsible for ensuring that cloud services meet stringent federal security requirements while supporting scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. The Cloud Engineer will collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant cloud solutions.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with 8 years of cloud experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience.
6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design and architecture.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP).
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud services.
Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Nice To Haves

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Experience working in federal or regulated environments.
Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or CISSP/CCSP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Deployment 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.
Security & Compliance 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).
Automation & Optimization Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.
Optimize cloud performance, cost, and resource utilization.
Operations & Support Provide Tier 2/3 support for cloud-related issues and escalations.
Monitor cloud environments for availability, performance, and security events.
Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence.
Collaboration & Leadership 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.