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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CLOUD ENGINEER, JOURNEYMAN - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $106,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Nagios, Windows PowerShell, Runbook, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Devsecops - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bb301f28f9c7d990 ## About the Role * 2 years with BS/BA, 0 years with MS/MA, 6 years no degree * Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance. * Candidate must meet ONE of the following: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering; OR + Relevant DoD/military training (examples: Network Operations Specialist (Basic) Playlist, relevant SANS/DOD basic cloud courses); OR + Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CSSLP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, RHCE, Security+). * Required experience and skills: + Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on cloud/IT operations experience. + Practical experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including resource provisioning, networking, and storage. + Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), basic scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and CI/CD toolchains. + Operational knowledge of monitoring/alerting tools, logging platforms, and incident/ticketing systems. + Understanding of RMF/ATO support requirements and secure configuration practices. + Strong procedural discipline, documentation skills, and ability to follow runbooks and change control processes. * Desired: + Prior DoD/Army/ARNG cloud operations or classified-environment experience. + Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud cost optimization, and automation of operational tasks. + Familiarity with secrets management, IAM policy management, and cloud-native security services. + Willingness/ability to support on-call rotations and emergency response activities. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. 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