Full-Time

Senior AWS Cloud Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Deadline 3/10/27
Peraton

Peraton

10,001+ employees

Delivers defense, intelligence technology for government

Compensation Overview

$104k - $166k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Texas, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Datadog
Chef
Bash
Kubernetes
Dynamodb
Python
JavaScript
Grafana
Git
Java
Docker
CloudFormation
AWS
Prometheus
Terraform
Playwright
Helm
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience or 12 years of experience and a HS Degree/Diploma.
  • Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role with a strong emphasis with relational databases.
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS services like RDS and DynamoDB and expertise in managing cloud infrastructure.
  • Advanced level programming and/or scripting in 3 or more of the following languages: Python, Java, Chef, Helm, Playwright, Bash, JavaScript, Terraform.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Liquibase, or others.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, Helm Charts, or similar technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with version control systems (GitLab, GitHub, AWS CodeCommit) and branching strategies.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Amazon Elastic Compute Service (ECS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and log analysis.
  • Attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining high-quality software releases.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and their application in release management.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance (6C Public Trust)
Responsibilities
  • Infrastructure Automation: Design, implement, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform or Helm Charts to automate continuous database deployment and scaling processes. Collaborate with development teams to integrate continuous deployment practices and ensure the reliability of applications and databases.
  • Monitoring and Alerting: Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address potential issues before they impact system performance. Analyze system metrics, logs, and alerts to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
  • Performance Optimization: Conduct performance analysis and optimization of AWS infrastructure components to enhance system efficiency and reduce latency. Identify and implement improvements to enhance system reliability and resilience.
  • Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations to respond to and resolve incidents promptly. Conduct post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
  • Security and Compliance: Work closely with security teams to implement and enforce best practices for securing AWS environments. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to cloud infrastructure.
  • Communication: Facilitate clear communication across teams, providing updates on release status, known issues, and any potential impact on stakeholders. Coordinate communication of release schedules and changes to all relevant parties.
  • Release Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to plan and coordinate database schema releases. Define release scope, schedule, and dependencies to ensure timely and smooth deployments. Create and submit change records as required for process and audit compliance. Participation in Technical Change Advisory and Review boards as required.
  • Release Automation: Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using industry-standard tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Liquibase, or similar. Automate and streamline release processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for process improvement within the release management lifecycle. Implement feedback loops to capture lessons learned from each release and apply improvements iteratively. Stay up to date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends related database automation.
  • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to establish and execute release validation procedures. Ensure releases are thoroughly tested and meet quality standards before deployment. Drive continuous improvement by analyzing release management trends, identifying recurring issues, and working with teams to implement solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications in DevOps or related fields are a plus.
  • High Risk Public Trust or Secret Clearance preferred
  • 3 or more years in SRE or Platform Engineering group for high availability/critical platforms/applications
  • 2 or more years managing relational databases

Peraton helps government clients in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure by delivering advanced technology solutions and services. Its offerings include cyber-hardened systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical support that protect national security. The company works through long-term government contracts and strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive, multi-year programs. It prioritizes a strong workforce, actively recruiting veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to bring disciplined, mission-focused talent. Unlike many competitors, Peraton emphasizes collaboration with partners under clear, fair engagement rules to expand capabilities and deliver integrated solutions. The overall goal is to ensure reliable, secure technology and services for national security and critical infrastructure while sustaining growth through steady government contracts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60M

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Graphiant partnership enables AI-ready networking for $31.5B FAA ATC modernization contract awarded December 2025.
  • $48.6M AMASS award in April 2026 expands Peraton's DoD identity management alongside $200M DTS modernization.
  • New executives like Gabe Camarillo and Bob Genter drive growth across defense and civilian sectors since February 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Peraton lacks FAA modernization experience; $31.5B BNATCS overruns trigger penalties within 24 months.
  • Okta dependency exposes myAuth to breaches, disrupting 20M DoD users' Tricare access in 12 months.
  • Rapid 2026 leadership changes cause integration failures and talent exodus within 12 months.

What makes Peraton unique

  • Peraton Labs delivers advanced cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and quantum capabilities through 100+ government-funded programs.
  • IRIS AI platform, operational at US Combatant Commands since April 2025, counters disinformation with real-time sentiment analysis.
  • myAuth MFA platform achieves IAL2 for 20 million DoD users, replacing legacy DS Logon with Okta integration.

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