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Release Train Engineer

2026-162784

CAtegory:

Information Technology

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Location:

Herndon
,
Virginia

Telecommute:

Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work location
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview
Supports the maintenance and enhancement of applications for joint intelligence operations, focusing on combatant command workflows. It works to improve technology effectiveness, eliminate overlaps, and prioritize customer needs by delivering data and new capabilities to support mission success.
About The Role

The Release Train Engineer will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

  • Manages a group of Systems Analysts, Architects, Engineers and Programmers in design, implementation, and system integration of complex systems solutions.
  • Evaluates the Agency's existing systems and needs to recommend solutions. Solutions range from the development of bench prototypes to the deployment of turn-key complex systems.
  • Leads a team in the analysis of Agency needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete solution.
  • Attends presentations or develops proposals, acting as the technical expert.
  • Assigns project staff to installations/implementations and monitors deliverables to ensure Agency needs are met successfully and in a timely fashion.
  • Gathers feedback and suggests new products/services or makes recommendations for improvements to existing products/services.
  • Provides expert guidance on the integration and implementation of Company’s solutions into a wide variety of Agency environments.
  • Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Active (currently in use) TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 10+ years of relevant experience 
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 4 of those years in a supervisory capacity
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to relay technical information to customers and laypersons
  • Experience with Gitlab, Confluence

 

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

 

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Details

Target Salary Range: $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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.&nbsp;

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.&nbsp;

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.