On-Site 5G DevOps Engineer for Research Lab

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a 5G DevOps Engineer to support advanced networking and 5G systems. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux skills, DevOps experience, and knowledge of networking. Responsibilities include deploying and troubleshooting Linux environments, building 5G-enabled testbeds, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. A BS/BA with 3+ years or equivalent experience is required. The role offers a salary range of $104,000 - $166,000 and requires US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in relevant field with a BS/BA.
• Strong Linux skills required.
• Ability to program/script in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Linux environments.
• Support telecom testbeds including core network components.
• Develop automation for system provisioning and configuration.

Skills

Linux systems experience

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

DevOps

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting complex issues

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA with 3+ years of experience

MS/MA with 1+ years of experience

PhD or 7+ years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools like Gitlab CI, Jenkins

Automation tools like Ansible, Terraform

Job description

Peraton is seeking a 5G DevOps Engineer to support advanced networking and 5G systems. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux skills, DevOps experience, and knowledge of networking. Responsibilities include deploying and troubleshooting Linux environments, building 5G-enabled testbeds, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. A BS/BA with 3+ years or equivalent experience is required. The role offers a salary range of $104,000 - $166,000 and requires US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance.