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Cloud System Architect

Peterson Technologies ptech-llc.com Open · verified Sep 29, 2026
Annapolis Junction Full-time Mid-level Cloud

At a glance

Mid-level Cloud role at Peterson Technologies. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $200,000–$230,000 base.

SalaryStated by Peterson Technologies
$200,000 – $230,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleCloud
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAnnapolis Junction
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$200,000–$230,000
Role brief

devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Keep cloud infrastructure running across multiple environments by supporting implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance
  • Resolve customer capacity requests at Tier I, Tier II, and escalated architecture levels
  • Help customers use cloud services by addressing connectivity and utilization needs
  • Update management and internal customers on the status of escalated issues

What you bring

  • At least nine years of related work experience and a technical bachelor’s degree, or four additional years of relevant experience instead
  • An active mid-level or advanced certification in AWS, Azure, or OpenStack
  • Strong familiarity with cloud offerings such as AWS, OpenStack, and Azure, plus hands-on use of tools including Kubernetes
  • You can develop Linux and Windows cloud workloads with automation and write scripts in Perl, Python, or Ruby

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced cloud practitioner who can work with little direction and handle infrastructure support through escalations. The position is based in Annapolis Junction.

From the employer

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Cloud Infrastructure Services hosted in multiple cloud environments. Provides Tier I/II and Tier 3 (Escalation to Architecture Team) resolution of customer capacity requests. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to management and internal customers. Provide connectivity and utilization support to Cloud Infrastructure Services managed cloud environment customers.

Required: Strong knowledge of cloud solutions included but not limited to AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products. Demonstrated experience using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes. Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStack). Must have 9 years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field. Must work with little to no prescriptive guidance. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. (U) Development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies with automation including Amazon Cloudformation, OpsWorks, Ansible, Chef, and Docker. Demonstrated experience writing software scripts using languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby.

AWS
Terraform
Linux
Any eExperience with the HCI transition - refactoring in HCI
Any experience with AWS ServePro team & services offered


Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience - $200,000 - $230,000

Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.