DevOps Engineer

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.

Responsibilities

Partner with development teams to automate and improve application build, test, and deployment workflows.

Build and maintain infrastructure and deployment automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, Helm, and Docker Compose.

Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and artifact management using GitLab, Jenkins, and Artifactory to support reliable, repeatable software delivery.

Monitor system health and performance; investigate and resolve or escalate errors across applications, infrastructure, and deployment workflows.

Contribute to the design and operation of secure, scalable AWS infrastructure.

Integrate security practices into development and deployment workflows; perform system hardening, complete applicable DISA STIG checklists, and support Information Assurance assessments.

Evaluate and implement tools and practices that improve software delivery, system operations, and reliability.

Maintain technical documentation for procedures, configurations, and deployed architecture.

Work with stakeholders to clarify requirements, prioritize work, and communicate progress, risks, and blockers.

Qualifications

Required

A Bachelor’s degree in an area applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement.

Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.

DoD IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Security+ CE, CISSP).

Experience using Git and CI/CD or artifact-management tools such as GitLab, GitLab Runners, Jenkins, and Artifactory.

Experience automating infrastructure, configuration, or deployment tasks using Bash, Python, and Ansible.

Experience administering Linux systems and troubleshooting Linux-based environments.

Experience deploying and supporting containerized applications using Docker, OpenShift, or a comparable container platform.

Experience working with AWS services, including EC2, S3, and RDS.

Experience creating and maintaining Helm charts and Docker Compose files, and deploying applications with them.

Fulltime work in a SCIF is required, but hours are flexible.

Desired

Experience administering or supporting Elasticsearch, NiFi, and/or PostgreSQL.

Experience building and maintaining container images, including writing or updating Dockerfiles.

Experience working in Agile development environments.

Familiarity with Splunk or other log-management and analytics tools

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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