Cloud Software Engineer Top Secret​/SCI w​/Poly

Program Overview

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support a mission‑critical enterprise service delivering software security solutions across customer enclaves. This role supports a cloud‑based platform leveraging microservices and containerized technologies to enable secure, scalable, and resilient operations.

The engineer will work within a collaborative team environment, partnering with cross‑agency stakeholders to design, develop, and sustain enterprise software capabilities in support of national security missions.

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud‑based software solutions
• Support full lifecycle software engineering including design, integration, testing, and sustainment
• Contribute to architecture and design reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues
• Support system enhancements, performance optimization, and reliability improvements
• Collaborate with team members to review and refine software components
• Assist in shaping technical approaches, timelines, and project scope

• Java
• Linux development environment
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Ansible
• MongoDB or similar database technologies
• Git

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.

$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.

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

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.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• No degree required; 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher)
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • AWS Certified Developer
    - Associate
  • AWS Dev Ops Engineer
    - Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer
• Candidates must provide proof of certifications during the screening or offer process.

• Experience with Pig scripting.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.