SITEC - Cloud Platform Engineer - MacDill AFB

About Peraton
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.

Program OverviewPeraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.

About The Role
Peraton requires Cloud Platform Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3 EOM. This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

Implements solutions using cloud computing technologies, primarily Microsoft Azure, as well as virtualization and containerization technologies, such as VMware and Docker.
Implements security requirements and best practices, including secure network design, encryption, access controls, and data protection.
Builds and maintains cloud-based platforms and services, including experience with scripting languages, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
Works effectively in a team environment and collaborates with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
Effectively communicates technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences to USSOCOM Enterprise, Component, and TSOC representatives.
Analyzes complex problems and develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of the organization.
Stays current by adapting to new technologies and best practices.
Implements zero trust security measures, including implementing security concepts such as access control, encryption, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, cloud-based security models and cloud-based security controls.
Develops Zero Trust Architecture IAW NIST SP 800-207.
Adheres to agile software development methodologies and IT service management practices.
Represents USSOCOM and interfaces with software and hardware vendors for support issues.
Supports the hybrid multi-cloud by following strict security protocols (including IAM, data encryption, and governance and management policies), develops a migration plan, develops interconnectivity with legacy systems, and integrates monitoring and reporting tools.
Supports the development of automated provisioning with knowledge of IaC tools and their associated languages (such as HCL and YAML), deploying resources and services in cloud platforms (Azure) and their APIs and services, provisioning networking and security resources and policies.
Develops solutions using scripting languages (such as Python, PowerShell and Bash) to automate tasks and implement automated provisioning workflows, development of containerization and orchestration (such as Docker and Kubernetes), and developing solutions that utilize APIs including understanding their documentation and making requests using tools (such as Postman).Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Min 12 years with HS degree, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, 3 years with PhD
Degree should be from an ABET or NCAE accredited institution in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering.
DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
DoD TS/SCI clearance
A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government.

Desired Qualifications:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert,
Azure Administrator Associate,
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional),
Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus),
GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials),
GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Experience (MaaS360, Intune)

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details
Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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