Platform Engineer (AWS)
Peraton · Colorado Springs, CO, US
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## Platform Engineer (AWS) ### Overview Peraton is seeking a **Platform Engineer** to support a customer in **Colorado Springs, CO**, working on the **Space Weather Analysis Forecasting Service (SWAFS) GovCloud** solution. This is an **on-site** role (individual contributor) in a **collaborative Agile** environment. ### Responsibilities - Build and operate **AWS cloud infrastructure**, automation, and services for government/intelligence-community applications - Deliver platform capabilities spanning: - Cloud infrastructure - Software development - **Kubernetes operations** - **Secure CI/CD** - Cloud developer environments - Cybersecurity - Observability - AI-enabled platform capabilities - Own assigned features end-to-end: planning → implementation → review → deployment → verification → operational follow-up - Investigate issues, make progress independently, meet delivery commitments, and surface risks early - Maintain high standards for security, reliability, and maintainability (avoid shortcuts) - Collaborate with the team through shared context, code reviews, and cross-platform problem solving ### Required Qualifications - **Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility** - Experience: - **8+ years** with **BA/BS**, or - **6+ years** with **MS/MA**, or - **3+ years** with **PhD** - Ability to work **on-site** in Colorado Springs **5 days/week** during standard business hours - **DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II equivalent** certification (e.g., **CompTIA Security+**) - Experience designing, deploying, and operating **AWS infrastructure** (preferably **AWS GovCloud** or another controlled environment) - Experience designing, deploying, and operating **Kubernetes** (including **Amazon EKS**) and containerized workloads - Experience with **Infrastructure as Code** (e.g., **Terraform**, **CloudFormation**, or comparable) - Experience with **GitLab CI/CD** and automated software delivery processes ### Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with (desired, not required): - AWS services: **Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, CloudWatch, IAM** - Kubernetes ecosystem: **EKS, Helm, Istio, Fluent Bit** - Data/services: **PostgreSQL**, **Valkey/Redis**, **OpenSearch**, **Grafana** - Architecture: backup, disaster recovery, resiliency, cross-region designs - Controlled environments: **air-gapped/disconnected**, multi-enclave, or otherwise controlled environments ### Salary Range **$112,000 - $179,000** (typical range). Final compensation depends on experience, education, skills, location, and contract/business factors. May include overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonus depending on role. ### Benefits Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, **401(k)**, **PTO**, and company-paid holidays. ### Application Notes - Estimated application period: **30 days** from posting date (may vary) - On-camera interview and identity verification may be required - **AI tools are strictly prohibited** during Peraton interviews unless prior written authorization is obtained *EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.*
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