Role Description The Department of Interior (DOI) CHS III program is leading the way for Cloud Hosting and Applications Modernization across DOI and its subordinate bureaus. CHS III will facilitate migration of legacy on-premises applications to a modern, secure and scalable multi-cloud platform. This fully-remote senior-level Solutions Architect role involves providing advanced Cloud Architecture, Administration, and Engineering support for National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) Hybrid Cloud Migration’s AWS Operations group. The primary focus of the position is to assess, migrate, and optimize NGTOC applications and workloads within a USGS-approved cloud environment. Specializing in AWS and Hybrid Cloud solutions, with an emphasis on Kubernetes and container orchestration, the role requires: - Designing reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules. - Managing large-scale Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes platforms. - Overseeing GitLab CI/CD workflows to streamline development practices. - Implementing robust DevSecOps security gates and enforcing cloud governance policies. - Maintaining mission-critical platform reliability through advanced observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud automation, hybrid cloud architecture, and the ability to collaborate with government teams to design innovative, secure, and scalable solutions while adhering to federal standards. Qualifications - Candidate must be a US Citizen. - Candidate must have an Active Public Trust or the Ability to Obtain one is required. - Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D or 16 years with a HS Diploma. - Extensive expertise in AWS cloud platforms, including designing, managing, and migrating cloud-based applications and workloads. - Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters, Docker, and AWS ECS for container orchestration and workload deployment. - Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu, and AWS CDK for developing reusable, scalable automation modules. - Advanced knowledge of CI/CD principles and experience managing GitLab CI/CD ecosystems to automate and optimize development and deployment workflows. - Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including implementing security gates such as SAST, DAST, and IAST for comprehensive security testing. - Candidate must have at least one of the following certifications or be able to attain within 90 Days: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional - AWS Certified Developer – Associate Requirements - Understanding cloud governance strategies, including automated tagging, policy enforcement, and AMI factory patching. - Hands-on experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk for monitoring system performance and reliability. - Experience designing and implementing solutions in hybrid cloud environments. - Strong leadership and collaboration skills to work with government staff and cross-functional teams while promoting best practices for development. - Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of cloud infrastructure. - Knowledge of federal government standards, security protocols, and compliance frameworks for cloud operations. - Proficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used in cloud infrastructure automation (e.g., Python, Bash, etc.). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for efficiently working with technical teams and government personnel. Benefits - Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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. Company Description 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.