Peraton · 4 hours ago
Cloud Architect
Fort Liberty, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Cloud Architect - SME will provide technical and management leadership for cloud engineering support, ensuring the delivery of advanced technological solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides leadership for cloud-based engineering support across the Task Order, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for delivering advanced technological solutions for mission-critical infrastructure
Directs and controls the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive cloud engineering strategies that enhance data management, computational capabilities, and technological scalability across all relevant environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GC2, mC2, DAF CLOUDworks)
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in cloud architecture and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for optimizing cloud-based infrastructure to address emerging mission requirements and technological challenges
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative cloud engineering approaches that significantly improve mission effectiveness, technological adaptability, and continuous cloud infrastructure improvement. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced cloud solutions within the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure
Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring all cloud solutions enable continuous mission-focused technological innovation
Directs and controls the methods and staffing for cloud engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions
Oversees the strategic maintenance and evolution of critical cloud environments like Grizzly Cloud 2.0, milCloud 2.0 IL5 LZ networks, and DAF CLOUDworks, ensuring optimal support for ISR data and C2ISR applications
Provides authoritative guidance on advanced design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization strategies for Government expeditionary C2 applications and their migration between cloud and tactical edge
Shapes the future direction of cloud integration for the Task Order by pioneering new cloud services, ITSM platform integrations, and advanced capabilities for digital workflows and just-in-time provisioning
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
Minimum of 8 years' experience with a BS/BA degree OR 12 years without a degree OR 10 years with AS/AA Or 6 years' experience with a MS/MA or 4 years' experience with a Ph.D
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
Preferred
Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
Minimum of 12 years' experience with a BS/BA degree OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA or 10 years' experience with a MS/MA or 7 years' experience with a Ph.D
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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