DevOps Software Engineer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a DevOps Systems Engineer in Herndon, Virginia. You will support the design and development of systems integration and implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS technologies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and Security+ certification. The role demands AWS skills and Linux administration, with a flexible schedule in a secure environment. Target salary is between $86,000 and $138,000 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience or 0 years with a Master's degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility.
• Security+ certification required.
• Experience with AWS services like EC2 and S3.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end systems.
• Implement DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Assess system performance and document designs.
• Maintain AWS cloud technologies.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Linux Sys Admin

DevSecOps CI/CD

Security+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area

Master’s degree (consideration with additional experience)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Artifactory

OpenShift

Docker

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Locations

US-VA-Herndon

Responsibilities

We are seeking a DevOps Systems Engineer to support the design, development, evaluation, and modification of end‑to‑end systems and systems‑oriented products across the full system lifecycle.

In this role, you will apply a holistic approach to system development, establish and coordinate the development of standards, practices, and procedures related to overall product development, design interfaces, and integrate system elements to ensure they function together as a complete system.

You will assess system performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. You will participate in system conceptual design and contribute to the documentation of design concepts, as well as in design reviews of hardware and software components to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.

You will implement DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Artifactory. You will perform security hardening, patching, and server certificate updates.

You will work with and maintain a proficient understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technologies, including cost estimations.

You will also lead the development of documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position, with 2 or more years of relevant experience or 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.
• Experience working with the AWS Cloud (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, ElasticCache).
• Linux Sys Admin experience.
• Willing to work full time in a SCIF; remote work not available, but schedule is flexible.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with OpenShift, Keycloak, PostgreSQL, Ansible, Wildfly.
• Experience working with Kafka, Elasticsearch, Wildfly, Docker, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, Git.
• Experience installing, updating, and managing Server certificates and trust stores/keystores.
• Experience implementing STIG hardening, CI/CD pipelines.
• Managing multiple environments (development, testing, and production).

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.