Cloud Software Engineer - Cyber Intelligence | Laurel, MD
Location: Laurel, MD | Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Company: Peraton

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high-impact integrated product development team, you’ll work on next-generation cyber capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and integrate complex software capabilities in a cloud environment

• Lead efforts in performance tuning, system optimization, and cloud-native architecture

• Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum setting

• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient services using AWS technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Perform operations and sustainment functions to ensure mission continuity

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers when needed

Key Technologies & Skills:

• Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in AWS Cloud Architecture, SDKs, APIs, and cloud services integration

• AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks

• IaC & DevOps: Hands-on with CloudFormation or Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines

• Programming Proficiency: Strong in Java for distributed systems with a solid grasp of networking, multi-threading, and concurrency

• Containers & Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture

• Security-Minded: Working knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance best practices

• Scripting & Systems: Competent in Linux environments with scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or similar

Why Join Us?

At Peraton, you’re not just a number-you’re a critical part of national defense and innovation. You'll collaborate with brilliant minds, take ownership of challenging projects, and have the opportunity to grow technically and professionally. We support career advancement, continuous learning, and offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Be part of something bigger. Apply today and help shape the future of cyber intelligence.

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