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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Peraton is seeking aSenior Cloud Engineerto support a high-visibility TSA program. This role is responsible for architecting, engineering, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud solutions across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring alignment with DHS/TSA security, compliance, and operational requirements.Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:Design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure and platform services across AWS and Azure in support of mission objectivesLead cloud engineering efforts across IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environmentsDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or CloudFormationEnsure compliance with DHS security frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP)Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure architecturesSupport cloud migration initiatives and legacy system modernizationMonitor performance, availability, and cost optimizationTroubleshoot complex cloud/system issues and provide root cause analysisMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadershipPartner with stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions Qualifications Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, Associate’s with 10 years, or High School diploma with 12 years of experienceU.S. Citizenship, must have the ability to obtain / maintain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance.5 years of overall IT experience, including 4 years focused on cloud engineering (AWS and Azure)Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure VMs, App Services, AKS, Azure AD, AWS EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, CloudFormation)Strong understanding of networking concepts (VNETs/VPCs, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers)Experience supporting systems within federal or regulated environments (DHS, DoD, or similar)Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience supporting TSA or homeland security programsActive Public Trust or higher-level security clearance.Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent)Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS)Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, Zero Trust Architecture)Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash)Experience with tools such as ServiceNow (SNOW), Chef, Nexus, Selenium, or similar platformsKey Competencies:Strong customer-facing and communication skillsAbility to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentStrategic mindset with hands-on execution capabilityProven ability to lead complex cloud initiatives and deliver results