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.
ResponsibilitiesWe 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. You will establish and coordinate the development of standards, practices, and procedures related to overall product development. You will 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. You will also participate 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.
QualificationsRequired 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 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 work with the AWS Cloud (e.g. EC2s, 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)
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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. Benefits StatementPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility.
- Active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
- Currently active Security+ or other IAT II/III-level certification.
- Experience working with AWS Cloud services, including EC2, S3, RDS, or ElastiCache.
- Linux systems administration experience.
- Willingness to work full time in a SCIF; remote work is unavailable.
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.







