Senior Dev/Sec/Ops Software Engineer - Space Programs

Peraton; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in the United States seeks a Dev/Sec/Ops Engineer to support NASA ground system operations by designing, securing, and maintaining software and systems for telemetry, tracking, and data distribution. The role blends software, systems engineering, and DevSecOps practices to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities include CI/CD with Jenkins/Ansible, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift, security compliance, testing, and hands-on support across legacy and modern

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, math, or related field.
• 10 years with BS/BA; 8 years with MS/MA; 5 years with PhD.
• Experience in Linux/Unix/Windows software development.
• OO programming: Java, Groovy, Kotlin, C++, or Ada.
• CI/CD with Jenkins and Ansible.
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell.
• Security clearance to DoD Secret; US citizen.
• Ability to access government worksite.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot mission-critical software for NASA ground terminal operations.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and related tooling.
• Implement secure, automated deployment workflows for Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Ensure NASA security, safety, and mission assurance compliance and configuration standards.
• Support accreditation and assessment processes per NASA procedural requirements.
• Conduct static code analysis and automated testing.
• Manage hybrid Linux/Windows infrastructures and virtualization.
• Provide hands-on technical support to NASA operators and mission teams.
• Document system configurations, software changes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Linux/Unix/Windows

Java

Groovy

Kotlin

C++

Ada

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Security clearance

Education

BS/BA in engineering or related field

MS/MA in engineering or related field

PhD in engineering or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Responsibilities

The Dev/Sec/Ops Engineer will support mission-critical NASA ground system operations by designing, developing, securing, integrating, and maintaining software and systems that enable reliable telemetry, tracking, command, and data distribution services. The role blends software engineering, systems engineering, and DevSecOps practices, requiring strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. The engineer will participate in requirements gathering, development, testing, CI/CD operations, security compliance, documentation, and customer support across both legacy and modernized environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to develop telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot mission‑critical software supporting NASA ground terminal operations.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and related automation tooling.
• Implement secure, automated deployment workflows supporting containerized applications such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Ensure compliance with NASA security, safety, and mission assurance requirements, including cybersecurity policies and configuration standards.
• Support accreditation and assessment processes aligned with NASA procedural requirements.
• Conduct static code analysis and automated testing using tools.
• Manage hybrid infrastructures including Linux/Windows systems, virtualization platforms.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to NASA operators and mission teams.
• Document system configurations, software changes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Agile development teams to improve system reliability and performance.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 10 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 8 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 5 years with PhD

• Experience developing software in Linux, Unix, or Windows environments.
• Proficiency in object‑oriented programming languages such as Java, Groovy, Kotlin, C++, or Ada.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter.
• You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) related to IT security, software assurance, or systems engineering.
• Experience developing modern frameworks such as Spring Boot, Angular, or Vue.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Test Automation Framework).
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Experience working with SQL databases or legacy systems such as OpenVMS.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer‑support skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission‑critical environment.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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

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