Senior Cloud AI Engineer

 

Are you an experienced cloud engineer with a passion for AI innovation? We’re hiring a Senior Cloud AI Engineer to join our growing team!  In this role, you’ll take the lead in designing and managing cloud-based AI systems with a focus on the Microsoft Cloud Platform (MCP) and natural language interface development. You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to build smart, scalable, and secure solutions that deliver real value to our customers.

 

This is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment—while driving the future of AI-powered applications in the cloud.

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain cloud Agentic AI solutions in accordance with best practices
• Deploys, debugs, and executes initiatives related to cloud computing, including modular, container base solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based systems, ensuring efficient data storage and adherence to security policies
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
• Interact with customers, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on customer needs
• Modify and improve existing enterprise cloud solutions
• Educate customer developer teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives

 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience with BS/BA OR 16 years of experience with a HS Diploma
• Proven work experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role
• Must have experience working with Cloud Artificial Intelligence offerings as well as Agentic AI MCP's
• Must have Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS experience
• Relevant training and/or certifications
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
•  Must hold a current Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Container technologies such as Kubernetes is preferred
•  DevOps CI/CID pipeline development experience preferred

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.

$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.

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