Cloud Architecture & Modernization- Next-Gen Technology Engineer

Next-Gen Technology Engineer - Cloud Architecture & Modernization

Within Peratons Space and Mission Solutions sector there is an immediate need for aCloud Architecture & Modernization emergent technologist to lead cloud transformation initiatives across our US Intelligence and Space Community portfolio. This is afull-time on-site positionbased at Peraton locations in Reston Virginia with flexibility to travel to customer sites for classified and non-classified solution activities.

As a Next-Gen Technology Engineer (NTE) reporting directly to the Sector CTO you will be the authoritative voice on cloud strategy guiding customers from legacy on-premises environments to modern cloud and hybrid architectures. You will design secure optimized cloud solutions that leverage the full spectrum of IaaS PaaS and SaaS capabilities while ensuring compliance with stringent IC and DoD security requirements. Your expertise in data management optimization and AI-enabled data fusion will differentiate our solutions in a competitive landscape.

This role is suited for professionalswith a proven track record of successful cloud transformations in defense and intelligence environments. You bring both the technical depth to architect complex solutions and the mission understanding to align technology investments with mission outcomes and customer priorities.

What youll do:

• Lead the design of enterprise cloud architectures (AWS Azure GCP) for government proposals including hybrid and multi-cloud solutions that meet IC and DoD security requirements
• Develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies and roadmaps for customers transitioning from legacy on-premises infrastructure to cloud-native or hybrid environments
• Architect solutions that leverage cloud capabilities for data optimization management andwhere customer readiness permitsAI-enabled data fusion and analytics
• Ensure all cloud solutions meet FedRAMP IL4/IL5/IL6 and customer-specific security and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with business development capture teams and program managers to develop winning technical strategies that align cloud capabilities with customer mission objectives
• Infuse existing programs with cloud modernization opportunities working within operational constraints to identify and implement optimization initiatives
• Mentor train and/or educate technical staff on cloud architecture best practices security frameworks and emerging cloud capabilities ensuring organizational knowledge growth
• Articulate cloud solutions migration strategies and ROI to senior leadership customers and governance review boards
• Maintain expertise in evolving cloud services security frameworks and government cloud adoption trends

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA in Computer Science Information Technology Systems Engineering Software Engineering or related field; OR 6 years with MS/MA in Computer Science Information Technology Systems Engineering Software Engineering or related field; OR 3 years with PhD in a related field.
• This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Professional cloud certifications such asAWS Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalAzure Solutions Architect Expert orGCP Professional Cloud Architect
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud solutions within IC DoD or Space community environments with appropriate security controls
• Proven track record of leading cloud migration initiativestaking organizations from legacy/on-premises to cloud or hybrid architectures
• Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks including FedRAMP IL4/IL5/IL6 requirements and Zero Trust architectures
• Experience with data management optimization and analytics in cloud environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and executive leadership
• Full-time on-site availability with ability to collaborate at senior levels and lead cross-functional solution teams

Desired Qualifications:

• An active/currentTS/SCIis highly desired
• Direct experience supporting NRO NGA USSF DIA NASA or NOAA missions and programs
• Experience with AWS C2S or SC2S Azure Government Google Cloud for Government or other IC-specific cloud environments
• Knowledge of AI/ML services in cloud platforms and experience integrating AI capabilities for data fusion or analytics
• Security-focused certifications such as CCSP AWS Certified Security Specialty or CISSP
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation) containerization (Kubernetes Docker) and DevSecOps pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization strategies and FinOps practices
• Experience contributing to and winning large government proposals ($50M)

Benefits:

At Peraton our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. Were fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement tuition assistance and fertility treatment we are there to support you all the way.

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.