Cloud Computing Engineer

Cloud Computing Engineer Job Locations US-VA-Chantilly Requisition ID 2026-168340 Position Category Information Technology Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Cloud Reliability Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support our Department of Defense customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated and high-performing team.

As part of the Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Support team you will be responsible for the availability, performance, monitoring, and incident response, among other things, of the Cloud Infrastructure that we support in a 24x7 environment. What you'll do: Ensure the 24x7 uptime of our multi-service, multi-layer, multi-tenant cloud infrastructure This position is hands-on, requiring the ability to provide first-level system and network support problem investigation, resolution, or escalate as needed Work closely with the engineering teams to improve our platforms and eliminate complexity from architecture and processes Utilize a Jira Service Desk ticketing queue for tracking system and tenant issues through resolution Configure and use state-of-the-art monitoring tools to assist with troubleshooting and remediation of issues Responsible for the monitoring the daily software and network operations in a distributed multi-tenant, multi-layer, cloud environment Conduct incident response and in-depth root cause analysis Understand and troubleshoot complex network data flow issues for Palo Alto firewalls and Arista switches Document new procedures/update existing procedures utilizing Confluence and follow SOPs for conflict resolution This job will include shift work to allow for complete 24x7 monitoring of software systems.

Will need to have flexibility to work multiple shifts (day, mid, swing), as needed. Job is on-site at Peraton Chantilly, VA facility. No remote work allowed Qualifications Required

Qualifications: Minimum of Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Contract requires TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance Associates degree in Engineering , Computer Technology or related field and 7+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Computer Technology or related field and 5+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering , Computer Technology or related field and 3+ years of experience.

An additional four (4) Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered DoD 8140 compliance for work role: Technical Support Specialist, with a proficiency level of Intermediate or above 3+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL 8.X or higher) 3+ years of experience working within a cloud environment such as RedHat Openstack , RedHat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP), MS Azure, or AWS 2+ years of experience with containerization and automation technologies (e.g.

Docker Containers, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Heat templates) Demonstrated experience in monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk, Sensu, Nessus, etc.) Experience supporting software and/or network operations with a clear understanding of networking fundamentals with ability to deep-dive and troubleshoot issues Excellent troubleshooting skills Must be willing to work in a 24x7 environment and support shift work on site; 8 and/or 12 hours shifts, including weekends Ability to effectively communicates both with customers and technical staff Desired

Qualifications: 3+ years of experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. Citrix XenServer Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and/or VMWare) Experience using a ticketing system (e.g. Jira Service Desk, Remedy, etc.) Experience with front-end processing and network gateway appliances and /or software Networking experience to include monitoring, configuring (e.g. firewalls, switches, etc.) Hands-on experience with virtual machine environment management tools (Vagrant) Ability to work independently or within a team structure Experience with configuration management repositories Experience with cross domain guard technologies (e.g.

Forcepoint, Radiant Mercury, etc.) Knowledge and understanding of KVM Virtualization technologies Previous experience with Intelligence or DoD programs, either within the military or as a civilian contractor

Benefits: 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 #Metroplex 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.

Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment.

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