Cyber Systems Developer

Peraton is seeking to hire a Cyber Systems Developer for its Regional Cyber Center-Europe program.

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany 

Potentially 2nd/3rd Shift work 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain cyber defense tools, automation scripts, and utilities that enhance CSSP detection, response, and operational efficiency across the RCC-E environment
• Automate security workflows and repetitive operational tasks using scripting languages (Python, Bash, Ansible) to reduce analyst workload and improve response times
• Manage and maintain containerized applications and micro-services using Podman and Kubernetes, supporting the deployment and lifecycle management of CSSP mission tools
• Administer and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, integration, and deployment of cyber defense software in a secure, classified environment
• Conduct capacity and performance analysis of CSSP infrastructure components, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements to sustain operational SLAs
• Support CSSP infrastructure operations including configuration management, system hardening, and integration of new tools into the existing cyber defense architecture

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Required:

• 5 years of systems development or DevSecOps experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; 11 years of relevent experience may substitute for degree
• Must meet TESA Qualifications
• DoD 8140 - IT (System Administrator) - Intermediate
• Certifications — must hold active certifications (one of the following):
  • CompTIA Linux+; OR
  • Red Hat RHCSA; OR
  • Red Hat RHCE; OR
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes; OR
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate; OR
  • GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate; OR
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance 

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for security automation and tool development
• Experience with Ansible or SaltStack for configuration management and infrastructure-as-code
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD for pipeline development in classified environments
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Podman for container orchestration and management
• Strong Linux systems administration skills (RHEL/CentOS) in enterprise environments
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for project management and pipeline integration
• Experience with SaltStack or Puppet for large-scale configuration management
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)