5G DevOps Engineer – On‑Site, TS/SCI Eligible

Peraton; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus potential

Job summary

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.

You will manage hands-on deployment, automation, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting in Linux, virtualization, and cloud-native environments, building 5G-enabled testbeds with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with BS/BA; 3+ years with MS/MA; or a PhD.
• Strong Linux systems experience.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go or similar languages.
• Experience with DevOps, systems engineering, automation, network engineering, or platform engineering.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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 components
• Build and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Develop scripts for system provisioning, configuration, testing, deployment, and ops
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control workflows, and repeatable deployments
• Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure including routers, switches, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls
• Support virtualization/clusters using Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware, or similar platforms
• Integrate software apps, network services, and research prototypes into multi-system environments
• Document configurations, deployment steps, troubleshooting procedures, and runbooks
• Work with government, Peraton Labs, and subcontractor teams

Skills

Strong Linux

DevOps experience

Networking knowledge

Scripting: Python, Bash, C/C++, Java,

Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

Proxmox/OpenStack/VMware

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting complex systems

Communication & documentation

U.S. Citizenship & TS/SCI readiness

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA preferred

PhD considered

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Proxmox

OpenStack

VMware

KVM/libvirt

Job description

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.

You will manage hands-on deployment, automation, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting in Linux, virtualization, and cloud-native environments, building 5G-enabled testbeds with cross-functional teams.