DevOps Engineer (Senior)

Job Locations US-DC-Washington
Requisition ID
2025-161120
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

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 expertise in cloud-based deployments, automation, security, and system integration, ensuring scalable and secure operations. 

 

In this role you will:

  • Integrate security practices, tools, and measures into the entire DevOps
    pipeline, including development, testing, deployment, and operations.
  • Automate security testing, scanning, and compliance checks throughout
    the development lifecycle.
  • Implement automated security controls such as static code analysis,
    dynamic application security testing (DAST), container scanning, and
    vulnerability assessment.
  • Establish mechanisms for continuous monitoring of application and
    infrastructure security.
  • Collaborate with architects and developers to design and implement
    secure software architectures and infrastructure.
  • Conduct security reviews and assessments of system designs,
    architectures, and implementations.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
    Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as
    GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.
  • Develop incident response plans and procedures for security breaches
    and incidents.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, threats, and technologies.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
  • Minimum of 10 years with AS/AA; Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Additional four years of experience can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelors degree. 
  • Proficiency in Linux-based environments, scripting, and cloud deployment strategies.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with experience in network security, cluster computing, and automation tools.

  • Familiarity with open-source monitoring solutions and DevSecOps best practices.

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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.

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