Cloud Software Engineer with Security Clearance

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 - Enterprise Security Services Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Are you passionate about building secure, scalable cloud-based solutions that support mission operations? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support an enterprise service providing software security solutions for customer enclaves. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will design, implement, test, and operate cloud-based software products by leveraging modern software development and system administration best practices. This environment utilizes a microservices architecture with containerized services. The engineering team collaborates closely with customers and cross-agency teams to deliver secure and resilient enterprise software capabilities. What You'll Do: * Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions
* Solve complex technical challenges with a focus on reliability and performance
* Lead or contribute to architecture and design reviews
* Support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements
* Help shape project scope, schedules, and technical approaches
* Collaborate individually and within the team to review, test, and refine software components
* Troubleshoot and resolve software issuesKey Technologies & Skills: * Java
* Database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)
* Linux OS development
* Docker
* Kubernetes
* Python
* Ansible
* MapReduce programming model and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Pig)
* MongoDB or similar database technologies
* Git
* Terraform
* Nginx
* RHELPeraton 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 #PeratonRoyalMov #MDFSP Qualifications Required Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in software development/engineering, including: * Requirements analysis
* Software development
* Installation and integration
* Evaluation
* Enhancement
* Maintenance
* Testing
* Problem diagnosis and resolutionA Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field plus five (5) years of experience NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher) is required. One of the following additional certifications is required: * AWS Certified Developer - Associate
* AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
* Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
* Elastic Certified EngineerCandidates must provide proof of required certification during the initial screening process. Desired Qualifications: * Pig scripting
* UI development background with a focus in AngularJS
Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.