DevOps Software Engineer / OpenShift and Kubernetes

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Program

Location: Arlington, VA

• Work Environment: Hybrid telework/remote. Must be available for on-site support as needed.

About Peraton:

Peraton drives missions of consequence across the globe and into the farthest reaches of space. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support our Federal Strategic Cyber program. This role is critical to enabling secure, scalable, and efficient development and deployment processes across mission-driven systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.
• Implement and manage containerization strategies with OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD into the software lifecycle.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes.
• Apply security best practices across all DevOps procedures.
• Promote DevOps principles and mentor teammates to adopt best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.

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Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years related technical experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 

• Demonstrated experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes in production environments. 

• Strong understanding of containerization principles (Docker, Podman, etc.). 

• Experience with configuring and managing CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.). 

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, etc.). 

• Solid understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts and tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Experience with leveraging benefits of security products within DevSecOps workflow. 

• Strong communication skills; can easily translate DevOps principles into understandable guidance for both the team and advise for our Customers.

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD Test Automation Pipeline & Reporting.

• Experience with Openshift/Kubernetes and other container-based platforms.

• Experience interfacing with clients, technical support personnel, and other technical professionals to ensure efficient and effective service. 

• U.S. citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance required. 

• In addition, selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation to start and for continued employment. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with SAFe Agile testing environments. 

• Experience using GitLab runners, OpenShift BuildConfigs, and/or OpenShift configurations that aid in continuous integration and continuous deployment models.