Cloud Architect

Peraton • Fort Bragg, NC

18h • $112,000 - $179,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Cloud Architect - SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Responsibilities: As a Cloud Architect - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: Provides leadership for cloud-based engineering support across the Task Order , establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for delivering advanced technological solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies Directs and controls the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive cloud engineering strategies that enhance data management, computational capabilities, and technological scalability across all relevant environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GC2, mC2, DAF CLOUDworks ). Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in cloud architecture and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for optimizing cloud-based infrastructure to address emerging mission requirements and technological challenges. Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative cloud engineering approaches that significantly improve mission effectiveness, technological adaptability, and continuous cloud infrastructure improvement. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced cloud solutions within the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure. Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring all cloud solutions enable continuous mission-focused technological innovation. Directs and controls the methods and staffing for cloud engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions. Oversees the strategic maintenance and evolution of critical cloud environments like Grizzly Cloud 2.0, milCloud 2.0 IL5 LZ networks, and DAF CLOUDworks , ensuring optimal support for ISR data and C2ISR applications. Provides authoritative guidance on advanced design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization strategies for Government expeditionary C2 applications and their migration between cloud and tactical edge. Shapes the future direction of cloud integration for the Task Order by pioneering new cloud services, ITSM platform integrations, and advanced capabilities for digital workflows and just-in-time provisioning.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with a BS /BA degree OR 12 years without a degree OR 10 years with AS/AA Or 6 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 4 years’ experience with a Ph.D.
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level

Nice To Haves

• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with a BS /BA degree OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA or 10 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 7 years’ experience with a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for cloud-based engineering support across the Task Order , establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for delivering advanced technological solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.
• Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
• Directs and controls the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive cloud engineering strategies that enhance data management, computational capabilities, and technological scalability across all relevant environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GC2, mC2, DAF CLOUDworks ).
• Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in cloud architecture and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for optimizing cloud-based infrastructure to address emerging mission requirements and technological challenges.
• Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative cloud engineering approaches that significantly improve mission effectiveness, technological adaptability, and continuous cloud infrastructure improvement.
• Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced cloud solutions within the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure.
• Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring all cloud solutions enable continuous mission-focused technological innovation.
• Directs and controls the methods and staffing for cloud engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.
• Oversees the strategic maintenance and evolution of critical cloud environments like Grizzly Cloud 2.0, milCloud 2.0 IL5 LZ networks, and DAF CLOUDworks , ensuring optimal support for ISR data and C2ISR applications.
• Provides authoritative guidance on advanced design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization strategies for Government expeditionary C2 applications and their migration between cloud and tactical edge.
• Shapes the future direction of cloud integration for the Task Order by pioneering new cloud services, ITSM platform integrations, and advanced capabilities for digital workflows and just-in-time provisioning.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level