SITEC - Cloud Systems Engineer - MacDill AFB

Program Overview

Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.

About The Role

Peraton requires Cloud Systems Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM.  This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida. 

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

The Cloud Systems Engineer will be tasked with the provision of Global Enterprise IT services, specifically focusing the design and management of the core cloud infrastructure with a deep understanding of Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks and Storage accounts. In addition to these responsibilities, the Cloud Engineer creates and maintains the foundational elements that support cloud applications and services. The Engineer is expected to deliver Tier 3 level support to SITEC 3 EOM mission partners. This critical support role involves the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of system outages, all while guaranteeing optimal service uptime and mission operational capabilities.

The Cloud Systems Engineer is a pivotal role within our team. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of government PaaS, SaaS coupled with advanced skills in analysis, troubleshooting, and system design. Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is a critical component of this role. The engineer will be integral to the systems engineering process, leveraging data for performance enhancement, and participating actively in working groups, design reviews, and system testing.

• Manage and administer the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance and security.
• Design, develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Analyze existing operational standards, processes, and/or governance to identify and implement improvements.
• Migrate existing infrastructure services to cloud-based solutions.
• Manage security and access controls of cloud-based solutions.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) leveraging cloud native tooling to ensure automated and consistent platform deployments.
• Develop and implement policy driven data protection best practices to ensure cloud solutions are protected from data loss.
• Support cloud adoption of applications as they are being transformed and/or modernized.
• Ensure all resources components meet proper performance and capacity standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to Cloud Administrators, enhancing their understanding of Cloud capabilities and standard configurations.
• Innovate and implement new technologies to advance mission readiness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Min 12 years with HS Diploma, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, or 6 years with MS/MA, 3 years with PhD
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
• DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Minimum of 3+ years of Microsoft Azure experience involving design, deployment, configuration, and optimization.
• Proven track record in managing production Windows Servers and implementing top-tier security practices within an enterprise environment.
• At least 3 years of relevant IT experience.
• Demonstrated ability in performance optimization and system engineering processes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified Expert in the Azure product line OR
• Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert OR
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) Experience (MaaS360, Cloudflare, Trellix, Intune)

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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