DevOps Engineer, Senior Advisor

DevOps Engineer – Cloud Analytics Platform (Laurel, MD)

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our growing Platform Team supporting a large-scale cloud-based analytics repository in Laurel, MD. If you thrive in complex technical environments, love working with open-source technologies, and enjoy optimizing large distributed systems — this role is for you. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to design, deploy, and maintain highly available, scalable infrastructure supporting mission-critical analytics.

 What You’ll Do

• Support and enhance large Hadoop and Accumulo clusters running in a high-performance cloud environment.

• Build, monitor, and tune Linux-based systems for reliability and efficiency.

• Implement and optimize observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.

• Automate deployment and configuration using tools like Ansible, Helm, and ArgoCD.

• Collaborate with platform and application teams to introduce new open-source technologies and continuously improve system performance and reliability.

What You Bring

• Strong background in Linux systems engineering (CentOS/RHEL preferred).

• Hands-on experience with Hadoop and large distributed data platforms.

• Familiarity with open-source ecosystems and a passion for learning new technologies.

• Scripting or development experience in Python, Go, or Java (in that order of preference).

Highly Desired Skills

• Kubernetes cluster administration and tuning

• Kafka configuration, scaling, and performance management

• Experience with Jaeger or other tracing frameworks

• Expertise with Helm charts and ArgoCD pipelines

• Deep understanding of Linux OS monitoring and tuning

• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Thanos for observability

• Contributions to open-source projects or communities

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work with cutting-edge open-source technologies in a collaborative, expert-driven environment.

• Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

• Contribute directly to building a scalable, high-impact cloud analytics platform used by key stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: 17+ years as a Systems Engineer on projects of comparable scope and complexity.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or +5 years of SE experience in lieu of degree).

• Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level I (or higher).

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with current polygraph.

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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.

 

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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.

$176,000 - $282,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.