Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Systems Engineer in our Chantilly, VA office in support of our Department of War (DoW) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. As part of the infrastructure as a service team, you will support an exciting program which involves design, development, test, and deployment of an exciting and complex system in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.What you'll do:Work closely with our DoW customer and stakeholders throughout system lifecycle in development, integration & test, deployment, and operations of a highly sophisticated ground system architectureHelp build mission-critical, highly available, high-performance networked systems in a team-oriented environment. Build and deploy cloud instances and applications utilizing automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiencyDevelop deploy and maintain Ansible playbooks for the purpose of automating rapid installation and system patching within multiple large-scale environmentsDevelop systems engineering-related documentation to include operational concept, requirements, specifications, interface control documents, and validation & verification plansConduct system planning and design for expansion of these resources to meet program needsSupport ground system related trade studiesQualificationsRequired qualifications:This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a systems engineering related field; OR bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a systems engineering related field; or a master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a System Developer with a proficiency of advanced.High proficiency with Linux and Windows-based operating systems to include a deep, core understanding of the operating systems’ concepts and functionality, experience building and configuring systems from scratch, experience troubleshooting functionality, and performing all functions leveraging automation tooling where possibleHigh proficiency in installing, configuring, and deploying services from scratch to include configuration of security, certificate, and authentication settings following industry standard best practicesHigh proficiency creating, modifying, and troubleshooting Ansible playbooks for system configuration and system sustainment activities (e.g. patching)High proficiency in the use of scripting languages such as Ansible, Bash, or Python for task automation such as package installation and configuration across an array of physical and/or virtual hostsExperience using Git to include collaboration, configuration management tracking, and code review facilitationExperience creating and updating process documentation to include infrastructure deployments, application installation, and system sustainment activitiesDirect experience with host/application integration into an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) system such as Active Directory, FreeIPA, or other similar systems, including deploying PKI infrastructure and troubleshooting PKI related issuesDirect experience with RHEL 9.x and above to include building systems up from bare metal, performing software package installation and update, operating system configuration, and application troubleshootingDirect experience troubleshooting application and system level issues caused by PKI configuration, networking, firewalls, or other similar OS/infrastructure layersHigh proficiency in leveraging automation tools to perform security hardening to include patching for vulnerabilities, configuration changes, experience configuring and troubleshooting SELinux, and debugging/troubleshooting system and application functionality because of hardening changesProficiency with multiple Red Hat tools, to include Red Hat OpenStack (RHOSP), Red Hat OpenShift (RHOCP), Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift (RHOSO), and Red Hat Satellite, or similar related technologiesDesired Qualifications:Hands-on experience with Kubernetes to include troubleshooting containerized workloads, investigating node related issues, and deploying/upgrading solutions using YAML manifests, Helm, or GitOps CDExperience deploying, configuring, managing databases such as deploying/operating PostgreSQL/MySQL (backups, HA patterns)Experience deploying, configuring, managing multi-factor authentication (MFA) technologies such as ADFS/Keycloak/Okta, SAML/ODICExperience implementing and leveraging system monitoring tools, to include log aggregation (Splunk, Elasticsearch), infrastructure telemetry (Sensu, Prometheus), and visualization (Grafana, Kibana)Experience with engineering infrastructure solutions that maximize uptime, reduce repetitive tasking, and mitigate human errorExperience with out-of-band (OOB) technologies to manage remote resources such as iDRAC/iLO/IPMIAbility to express yourself confidently, concisely, and accurately through written and oral communicationsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and tenants across DoDDetail oriented, can multi-task, and can work with minimal supervisionBenefits:Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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#MetroplexTarget Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits StatementPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-172438Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Top Secret/SCI