Cloud Engineer / QA Analyst

Job description

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Cloud Engineer / QA Analyst for a new role based in Chantilly, VA. This blended position combines hands-on cloud engineering with technical quality assurance to develop, support, and validate mission-critical applications in support of the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate brings deep AWS infrastructure experience alongside a strong quality mindset — capable of building reliable cloud solutions and ensuring they meet rigorous standards for performance, usability, and security. This person will hit the ground running from day one, contributing across the full development lifecycle within a fast-paced Agile environment. Responsibilities: Cloud Engineering: - Plan, design, and develop cloud-based applications on AWS. - Manage cloud environments in accordance with security guidelines and best practices. - Deploy and debug cloud initiatives throughout the development lifecycle. - Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Jenkins. - Employ exceptional problem-solving skills, identifying and resolving issues before they escalate. Quality Assurance: - Conduct testing, write test plans and procedur...