5G DevOps Engineer

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a 5G DevOps Engineer to support a research program focused on advanced networking and 5G systems. The role involves deployment, automation, and troubleshooting of complex environments, requiring strong Linux and DevOps experience.

The position is full-time on-site near College Park, MD. The ideal candidate should have experience with networking and the ability to work collaboratively with government and research teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience without.
• US Citizenship with a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of DevOps and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based environments.
• Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network and RAN.
• Develop scripts for system provisioning and automation.

Skills

Linux systems experience

Programming/Scripting in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go

DevOps

Container experience (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)

Troubleshooting complex issues

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

OpenStack

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with BS/BA; 1+ years with MS/MA; or a PhD. In lieu of a Bachelors' degree an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 7+ years of experience
• Strong Linux systems experience
• Ability to program/script in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go, or similar languages
• Experience with DevOps, systems engineering, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or platform engineering
• Experience with containers such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes-based environments
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalls
• Experience troubleshooting complex software, system, network, or infrastructure issues
• Ability to support hands-on lab, prototype, test, or operational environments
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• US Citizenship with a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position

Desired Additional Skills

• Experience with 4G/5G telecom equipment or software, including BBUs, RAN, 5G Core, EPC, IMS, gNB/eNB, Open RAN, or virtualized network functions
• Experience with telecom platforms such as OpenAirInterface (OAI), srsRAN, free5GC, Open5GS, Amarisoft, Magma, or similar tools
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, Docker Comose, Argo CD, or Flux
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Tekton
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform/OpenTofu, Packer, Pupet, Chef, or SaltStack
• Experience with virtualization or private cloud platforms such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMWare, KVM/libvirt, or Nutanix
• Experience with hardware clusters, cyber ranges, telecom labs, SDR platforms, or network experimentation environments
• Experience with monitoring or logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Loki, Fluent Bit, Zabbix, or Nagios
• Experience with test automation, system integration testing, network validation, or performance testing
• Familiarity with secure system design, STIGs, RMF, vulnerability management, or classified government environments
• Familiarity with RF, SDR, wireless communications, cyber operations, network security research, SDN, NFV, or service mesh technologies

Peraton Labs is seeking a 5G DevOps Engineer to support a cleared research program focused on advanced networking, 5G/telecom systems, cyber experimentation, and prototype-to-operational software development. In this role you will support hands‑on deployment, automation, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting of complex Linux, networking, virtualization, and cloud‑native environments. You will work with research, infrastructure, and customer teams to build and sustain 5G‑enabled testbeds and experimentation platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with strong Linux skills, DevOps experience, networking knowledge, and the ability to support dynamic secure research environments.

This position requires full‑time on‑site work at a customer facility near College Park, MD.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, automate, and troubleshoot Linux‑based research and development environments
• Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components
• Build and maintain containerized and cloud‑native environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Develop scripts and automation for system provisioning, configuration management, testing, deployment, and research operations
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control workflows, and repeatable deployment processes
• Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls, and segmented lab networks
• Support virtualization and/or cluster environments using tools such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware, or similar platforms
• Integrate software applications, network services, telecom components, and research prototypes into complex multi‑system environments
• Document configurations, deployment steps, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooks
• Work independently and collaboratively with government, Peraton Labs, and subcontractor teams

This position may be eligible for an increased sign‑on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process.