AWS Cloud Software Engineer DevOps Engineer
Howard County, MD - USA
Job Summary
Peraton is seeking an AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical cloud modernization and software engineering efforts within a fast-paced Cyber Intelligence environment. The selected candidate will design develop deploy and maintain scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission operations. This role requires hands-on experience with AWS cloud technologies DevOps automation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering best practices.
The ideal candidate will work closely with software engineers systems engineers and cloud architects to build resilient secure and highly available cloud solutions while supporting ongoing integration testing deployment monitoring and operational sustainment activities.
- Design develop integrate test and maintain cloud-native software applications and services
- Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments and modernization initiatives
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices and tools
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker technologies
- Support software integration troubleshooting system monitoring and issue resolution
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in Agile development environments
- Implement and maintain cloud monitoring logging and observability solutions
- Participate in system performance optimization scalability planning and operational sustainment
- Ensure compliance with security and configuration management best practices
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- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering including requirements analysis development integration testing deployment and troubleshooting
- Minimum six (6) years of experience developing software using Java C C Python or similar high-level programming languages
- Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systems
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with software integration and automated testing
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application deployment
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and DevOps automation tools
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with Git-based version control systems such as GitLab
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or related technical field (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements)
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required
- Experience designing scalable AWS Cloud Architectures
- Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews
- Experience with serverless architectures and microservices
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration
- Familiarity with CloudWatch CloudTrail and AWS Cost Management tools
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
- Knowledge of security best practices within cloud environments
- Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems and mission-critical applications
One or more of the following certifications preferred:
- AWS Certified Developer Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Cloud certification will be verified during the interview or offer process.
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.
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About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.