[Remote] Cloud Systems Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. They are seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and manage a highly available, scalable AWS infrastructure for satellite Command & Control and data processing, ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements. The role involves collaboration with various engineering specialties to provide technical expertise in cloud computing and optimize cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for the design and implementation of cloud computing techniques and technologies to the program
• Design, deploy and maintain scalable and highly available computing and storage solutions
• Implement and optimize cloud-based architectures
• Optimize and implement memory management identifying the best ways to maximize performance while controlling costs
• Support data integration and migration efforts, including mapping schemas, and defining domain specific functionality, where applicable
• Work with team members from a variety of engineering specialties to troubleshoot and solve technical problems
• Support a range of clients from front line analysts to researchers and senior leadership
• Work as a key contributor on a collaborative, fast-growing, and highly skilled engineering and development team

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 3 years with MS/MA
• 9 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Cloud computing technologies and architectures to include experience designing and implementing CI/CD Pipelines, DevSecOps frameworks, application containerization and core Amazon Web Services
• Strong understanding of IP networking, firewalls, and data encryption, particularly with IAM and secure access to sensitive space assets
• Understanding how to deploy compute instances, manage storage, configure networking, databases and integrate cloud services
• Ability to automate tasks and manage workflows using Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) design and implementation to include tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible
• AWS Certified Cloud Architect or similar cloud certifications
• Ability to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance – US Citizenship is required
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes/EKS for deploying and managing containerized applications
• Experience with implementing and using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools
• Knowledge of NIST security framework and security controls to maintain compliance for Government systems
• Experience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices
• Experience working on a satellite ground system with understanding of NOAA and NASA organizations and processes
• Experience working in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments or similar Agile methodologies and experience with Jira/ Confluence Atlassian tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers, vendors and stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Active Public Trust Clearance

Benefits

• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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