Cloud / Platform Architect

Peraton seeks a Cloud / Platform Architect to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. 

Location: Fort Meade, MD. 

In this role, you will design and oversee cloud and big data platform infrastructure supporting Caspian and JCRS-D environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design cloud and platform architectures
• Oversee Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink deployments
• Define infrastructure standards and patterns
• Ensure platform scalability and reliability
• Guide platform technology decisions
• Support multi-classification environments

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS+16 years of experience
• Expert knowledge of big data platforms
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• Understanding of distributed systems
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration
• Experience with DoD cloud environments
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is preferred in Computer Science or a related field
• AWS/Azure Solutions Architect certification
• Hadoop certification

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.