Cloud Reliability Engineer

Peraton is seeking aCloud Reliability Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support our Department of Defense customer as part ofa highly talented, highlymotivatedand high-performing team. As part of the Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Support team you willbe responsible forthe availability, performance, monitoring, and incident response, among other things, of the Cloud Infrastructure that we support in a 24x7 environment. Whatyou'lldo:Ensure the 24x7 uptime of our multi-service, multi-layer, multi-tenant cloud infrastructureThis position is hands-on, requiring the ability to provide first-level system and network support problem investigation, resolution, or escalate as neededWork closely with the engineering teams to improve our platforms andeliminatecomplexity from architecture and processesUtilize a Jira Service Desk ticketing queue for tracking system and tenant issues through resolutionConfigure and usestate-of-the-artmonitoring tools toassistwith troubleshooting and remediation of issuesResponsible forthe monitoringthe daily software and network operations in a distributed multi-tenant, multi-layer, cloud environmentConduct incident response and in-depth root cause analysisUnderstand andtroubleshootcomplex network data flow issues for Palo Alto firewalls and Arista switchesDocument new procedures/update existing proceduresutilizingConfluence and follow SOPs for conflict resolutionThis job will include shift work to allow for complete 24x7 monitoring of software systems. Will need to have flexibility to work multiple shifts (day, mid, swing), as needed.Job is on-site at Peraton Chantilly, VA facility. No remote work allowedRequired Qualifications:Minimum ofTop Secretclearance with SCI eligibility. Contract requires TS/SCI. The candidate mustmaintainthe clearance Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 7+ years of experience; ORBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 5+ years of experience; ORMaster’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 3+ years of experience. Anadditionalfour (4) Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be consideredDoD 8140 compliance for work role: Technical Support Specialist, witha proficiencylevel of Intermediate or above3+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL 8.X or higher)3+ years of experience working within a cloud environment such as RedHatOpenstack, RedHat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP), MS Azure, or AWS2+ years of experience with containerization and automation technologies (e.g.Docker Containers, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Heat templates)Demonstrated experience in monitoring tools (e.g.Splunk, Sensu, Nessus, etc.)Experience supporting software and/or network operations with a clear understanding of networking fundamentals with ability to deep-dive andtroubleshootissuesExcellent troubleshooting skillsMust be willing to work in a 24x7 environment and support shift work on site; 8 and/or 12 hours shifts, including weekendsAbility to effectivelycommunicatesboth with customers and technical staffDesired Qualifications:3+ years of experience with virtualization technologies (e.g.CitrixXenServerRed Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and/or VMWare)Experience using a ticketing system (e.g.Jira Service Desk, Remedy, etc.)Experience with front-end processing and network gateway appliances and /or softwareNetworking experience to include monitoring, configuring (e.g.firewalls, switches, etc.)Hands-on experience with virtual machine environment management tools (Vagrant)Ability to work independently or within a team structureExperience with configuration management repositoriesExperience with cross domain guard technologies (e.g.Forcepoint, Radiant Mercury, etc.)Knowledge and understanding of KVM Virtualization technologiesPreviousexperience with Intelligence or DoD programs, either within the military or as a civilian contractorBenefits:Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 participatein an attractive bonus plan#MetroplexPeraton 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.$112,000 - $179,000. 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.EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2026-01-28