Senior DevOps Engineer

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer in Huntsville. The ideal candidate will design and maintain DevSecOps infrastructure, providing strategic leadership in automation and security compliance. This role requires extensive experience in cloud environments and solid technical leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, automation, and system administration.
• A current/active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Additional four years of experience accepted in lieu of a BS/BA degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of DevSecOps infrastructure tools.
• Develop automation scripts to enhance CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, and configuration management.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level DevOps engineers.

Skills

Linux

Container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipeline development

Network security

Cloud automation

Configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of DevSecOps infrastructure tools and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-based deployments, automation, security, and system integration, ensuring scalable and secure operations. This role will provide strategic leadership in DevOps practices and play a key role in ensuring system reliability and security compliance.

• Architect, design, and implement scalable DevOps solutions that enhance system performance and reliability.

• Lead the deployment, testing, certification, patching, and maintenance of DevSecOps infrastructure tools.

• Provide technical leadership in Operations & Maintenance, ensuring efficiency across multiple tools and platforms.

• Deploy and configure services using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providers, optimizing cloud environments.

• Manage and optimize Linux-based servers for enterprise applications and dynamic website operations.

• Debug complex cluster-based computing architectures, ensuring seamless scalability.

• Develop automation scripts to enhance CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, and configuration management.

• Oversee installation and management of open-source monitoring tools to maintain system performance and security.

• Address interoperability challenges, ensuring compliance with security frameworks and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align DevOps strategies with business objectives.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level DevOps engineers.

• Lead efforts in cybersecurity compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and security protocols.

• Develop and implement best practices in automation, infrastructure management, and cloud computing.

• Engage with executives and stakeholders to drive DevOps initiatives and long-term technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Linux environments, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline development.

• Strong understanding of network security, cloud automation, and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

• Experience with high-availability architectures, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, automation, and system administration.

• Min 8 years with BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Additional four years of experience accepted in lieu of a BS/BA degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform Associate, or Linux+.

• Experience in government or defense-related IT environments.

• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks and risk management strategies.

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 based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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