Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented senior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built, tested, fielded, and integrated to container orchestration platforms through heavy use of automation tools and processes. This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is for folks who like being close to the work—building pipelines, automating infrastructure, fixing what slows teams down, and adapting when a program needs something different.
We work in small-to-mid size, diverse teams with clear ownership of tasking. Engineers are trusted in solving problems and aren’t waiting for permission to execute.
U.S. Navy warfighters need your help to rapidly deliver cutting edge software solutions to the fleet for planning and executing missions for carrier strike groups conducting operations around the world. Mission planners need to collaborate in order plan for anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, ballistic missile defense, autonomous drone swarm information gain, and a wide range of other mission areas.
What you'll do:
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines teams rely on
- Automate infrastructure so environments are predictable and supportable
- Support containerized platforms in secure, regulated environments
- Work directly with software and cyber engineers to solve delivery problems
- Adjust to different program needs, priorities, and technical stacks
Required qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years’ experience with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
- Secret clearance or be able to obtain one
- U.S. citizenship
- Must have strong Kubernetes work experience
- Must live in the San Diego metro area
- CompTIA Security+ Certification or the ability to obtain it within 45 days of hire
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience with:
- Containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman, Buildah)
- Container Orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm)
- CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, AWS Code Build)
- Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
- Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Cloud computing infrastructure or development (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Full stack software development (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript, React, SQL)
- Atlassian suite tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
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$112,000 - $179,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a master's degree, or 3 years with a PhD
- Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
- U.S. citizenship
- Residence in the San Diego metropolitan area
- Strong Kubernetes experience
- CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it within 45 days of hire
- 5+ years of experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Buildah
- 5+ years of experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm
- 5+ years of experience with CI/CD automation tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or AWS CodeBuild
- 5+ years of experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- 5+ years of experience with Linux systems such as RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
- 5+ years of experience with automation and scripting using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
- Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field
- Experience with cloud computing infrastructure or development, such as AWS or Azure
- Full-stack software development experience with Java, Python, TypeScript, React, or SQL
- Experience with Atlassian suite tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Bitbucket
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.









