Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for integrating security practices into the DevOps processes within an AWS environment. This role involves ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of cloud infrastructure while automating security controls, managing cloud environments, and implementing continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

 

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Basic Qualifications :

 

• Bachelor's degree and  12  years’ experience or Associate's degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience  
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance 
• Strong understanding of AWS services and architecture. 
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline. 
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. 
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS). 
• Experience with security tools and practices such as vulnerability scanning, threat modeling, and penetration testing. 
• Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles.  
• Ability to define requirements, specify architectures, complete detailed designs, and oversee implementations. 
• Proven technical skills and a strong understanding of cutting-edge cloud solutions and architectures. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Possess an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 certification or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Administrator Associate  
• Experience developing Bash/Python scripts and templates necessary for resource provisioning to occur automatically. 
• Experience with web development frameworks, database technologies, web services, and/or web application servers. 
• Discovering and implementing industry-standard cloud service offers, as well as processes and standards that ensure the most efficient use of cloud service provider products. 
• Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action and an ability to find innovative ways to solve problems.

 

 

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.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.