Cloud Software Engineer - Cyber Intelligence Laurel, MD Are you passionate about building cutting-edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high-impact integrated product development team, you'll work on next-generation cyber capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. What You'll Do: Design, develop, test, and integrate complex software capabilities in a cloud environment Lead efforts in performance tuning, system optimization, and cloud-native architecture Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum setting Develop scalable, secure, and resilient services using AWS technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Perform operations and sustainment functions to ensure mission continuity Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers when needed Key Technologies & Skills: Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in AWS Cloud Architecture, SDKs, APIs, and cloud services integration AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks IaC & DevOps: Hands-on with CloudFormation or Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines Programming Proficiency: Strong in Java for distributed systems with a solid grasp of networking, multi-threading, and concurrency Containers & Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture Security-Minded: Working knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance best practices Scripting & Systems: Competent in Linux environments with scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or similar Why Join Us? At Peraton, you're not just a number-you're a critical part of national defense and innovation. You'll collaborate with brilliant minds, take ownership of challenging projects, and have the opportunity to grow technically and professionally. We support career advancement, continuous learning, and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Be part of something bigger. Apply today and help shape the future of cyber intelligence. Qualifications Position Requirements: An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in software development/engineering; including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience Must have, or be willing to obtain prior to start, one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications: AWS Certified Developer-Associate AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Elastic Certified Engineer 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. Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.