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Cloud Software Engineer 1 with Security Clearance
PeratonFort Meade, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$112k - $179k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions. About The Role Cloud Software Engineer 1 Location: Fort Meade, MD Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer 1 to support the development and deployment of enterprise cloud-based solutions within a mission-driven environment. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and maintenance of scalable cloud-native applications supporting large-scale compute and data analytics platforms. This role involves working within an Agile development team to implement secure and reliable software capabilities across cloud infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated developer with strong attention to detail who can work independently and collaboratively to meet evolving customer requirements. Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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. #MPOJobs #AJCM #PeratonRoyalMove #MDFSP Qualifications Required Qualifications * Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 0 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or related technical field; OR
* A minimum of 4 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or related technical field in lieu of a degree
* Qualifying experience must include requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, or problem diagnosis and resolution
* Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical disciplines will be considered
* Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
* Experience working within Linux-based operating systemsDesired Qualifications * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
* Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
* Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
* Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AnsibleDesired Certifications (One of the Following) * AWS Certified Developer - Associate
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
* AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
* Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Details 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 0 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or related technical field; OR
* A minimum of 4 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or related technical field in lieu of a degree
* Qualifying experience must include requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, or problem diagnosis and resolution
* Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical disciplines will be considered
* Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
* Experience working within Linux-based operating systemsDesired Qualifications * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
* Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
* Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
* Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AnsibleDesired Certifications (One of the Following) * AWS Certified Developer - Associate
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
* AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
* Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Details 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Skills
Docker
GCP
AWS
Agile
Azure
C++
HTTPS
Java
Kubernetes
Python
SAFe
Terraform
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