Principal/Senior Cloud Architect

Responsibilities

Peraton will provide CBP with a range of technical, financial, and program management support in order to achieve a mature set of enterprise cloud services, which demonstrate a parity of service quality and capabilities among industry-leading tech firms. To achieve this, Peraton will provide professional services to integrate and enable the consumption of a combination of software applications/databases, compute, storage, and data protection elements from various sources, including Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS), etc.

 

The Principal/Senior Cloud Architect will be responsible for the following:

• Designs, develops, and implements cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and reliable cloud architecture designs.
• Develops comprehensive cloud architecture solutions that encompass cloud infrastructure, data management, security, and integration points.
• Evaluates and recommends appropriate cloud services and technologies to meet specific project requirements.
• Designs scalable and high-performance cloud solutions that can handle varying workloads and user demands.
• Conducts performance analysis and optimize cloud infrastructure for resource efficiency and responsiveness.
• Implements robust security practices, including encryption, access controls, identity management, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Regularly assesses and enhances the security posture of cloud solutions, addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring data protection.
• Architects seamless integration between cloud-based applications and on-premises systems, ensuring interoperability and data consistency.
• Designs API strategies and data synchronization processes to enable smooth communication between different components.
• Develops cost-effective cloud architectures by optimizing resource utilization, selecting appropriate pricing models, and monitoring usage patterns.
• Provides recommendations to clients for cost optimization and budget management in cloud deployments.
• Creates detailed technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and best practice guidelines for cloud solutions.
• Mentors and guides development and operations teams on cloud architecture best practices and patterns. 

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 20 years with BS/BA. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. 
• U.S. Citizenship and must have the ability to obtain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance (i.e. CBP Full BI)
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP understanding their offerings, capabilities, and best practices.
• Broad technology background with strong research and learning skills in support of constantly evolving and emerging technologies.
• Understands cloud-based infrastructure components, microservices, containerization, and serverless architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and architectural principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud Certification: (i.e. Microsoft, Google, AWS)

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton 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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$190,000 - $304,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.