DevOps Engineer

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Salary: $104K/yr - $166K/yr
Company Name: Peraton

Company Overview

Do the can’t be done. At Peraton, we’re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We’re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure. How do we do it? By thinking differently. We’re not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can’t be done. 

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the development and integration of CI/CD pipelines and toolsets. In this role, you’ll work closely with developers and systems engineers to streamline deployment processes, automate infrastructure, and integrate a wide array of DevSecOps tools across on-premises, OpenShift, and AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines

  • Write and update Jenkins-based Groovy scripts

  • Create and refine Terraform scripts for infrastructure automation

  • Troubleshoot deployment issues across hybrid environments (on-premises, OpenShift, AWS)

  • Support container-based microservice deployment using Helm charts

  • Automate routine tasks such as build staging, tagging, and environment variance corrections

  • Develop documentation for deployment processes and tools for developer reference

  • Monitor services and develop scripts to ensure system reliability

  • Integrate DevOps tools like SonarQube, Fortify, Artifactory, Robot Framework/Selenium, etc.

  • Collaborate with development teams to onboard and maintain microservices within CI/CD workflows

  • Support COTS product installation and automation within the infrastructure

  • Investigate and resolve integration and connectivity issues within deployed services

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with no experience (an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree)

  • Proficient in Linux environments

  • Strong scripting skills in Bash and/or Python

  • Hands-on experience with container platforms like OpenShift or Kubernetes

  • Proficient with Git and version control best practices

  • Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and DevSecOps practices

  • Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP)

  • Active TS/SCI clearance, or TS with the ability to obtain SCI and a polygraph

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with Java or another object-oriented programming language

  • Experience with Docker and Jenkins in automated CI/CD pipeline workflows

  • Hands-on experience deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed software systems

  • TS/SCI with active polygraph preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here
Peraton offers a robust benefits package for employees supporting this critical national security initiative, including:

  • Generous paid time off (25 days annually, with a high PTO cap)

  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

  • A mission-driven culture with the opportunity to make a real-world impact

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