Cloud Software Engineer, Lead Associate

Cloud Software Engineer Cyber Intelligence Laurel MD
Location: Laurel MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Company: Peraton

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge cloud solutions that support national security Do you thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments Peraton is seeking a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel MD. As part of a collaborative high-impact integrated product development team youll work on next-generation cyber capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference.

What Youll Do:

• Design develop test and integrate complex software capabilities in a cloud environment

• Lead efforts in performance tuning system optimization and cloud-native architecture

• Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum setting

• Develop scalable secure and resilient services using AWS technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Perform operations and sustainment functions to ensure mission continuity

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers when needed

Key Technologies & Skills:

• Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in AWS Cloud Architecture SDKs APIs and cloud services integration

• AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks

• IaC & DevOps: Hands-on with CloudFormation or Terraform and modern CI/CD pipelines

• Programming Proficiency: Strong in Java for distributed systems with a solid grasp of networking multi-threading and concurrency

• Containers & Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture

• Security-Minded: Working knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance best practices

• Scripting & Systems: Competent in Linux environments with scripting skills in Python Ruby Perl or similar

Why Join Us

At Peraton youre not just a numberyoure a critical part of national defense and innovation. Youll collaborate with brilliant minds take ownership of challenging projects and have the opportunity to grow technically and professionally. We support career advancement continuous learning and offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Be part of something bigger. Apply today and help shape the future of cyber intelligence.

Position Requirements:

• An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
• Five (5) or more years of directly related experience as a Software Engineer is required
• A bachelors Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required
• A Masters degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of
  experience
• Must have or be willing to obtain prior to start one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Developer-Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer

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.

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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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.