Network Cloud Architect

About the Role

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Architect to perform as a consultant for leading edge information technologies and methodologies to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team provides full spectrum network connectivity including architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management and network security services to the global enterprise, as well as systems and cloud engineering services for application modernization and transition of legacy applications into hybrid cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 14 years' system engineering experience with a BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• Alternatively, 5 additional years of related SE experience may be substituted for a BS degree, totaling 19 years of SE experience.
• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• Minimum of IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+).
• Understanding of architecture and connectivity options for major Cloud Service Providers (Amazon, Azure, Oracle) and TS, S, and U networks (commercial and government clouds).
• Understanding of carrier‑neutral datacenters for connectivity and transport options.
• Experience with Express Route/VPN/Gateway, Fast Connect, Direct Connect/Transit Gateway.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and company‑paid holidays.

Pay

Target salary range: $176,000 – $282,000 (typical range for this position). In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, program‑specific awards, overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business/contract considerations.