DevSecOps Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

• Lead the deployment of software and infrastructure solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments
• Build automated pipelines for security assessments, testing, and deployment of Infrastructure and Configuration as Code
• Support security audits and assessments of deployed infrastructure

Schedule:

• The team is expected to have on-site coverage 0600-1800 Monday-Friday and schedules will be coordinated with other members of the team to ensure this coverage. Core hours are 0930-1430 Monday-Friday.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 3+ years of experience. A degree in one of the following fields of study is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science. However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Required Technical Qualifications:

• Expertise developing Kubernetes objects and Helm charts.
• Expertise building automated pipelines for building, securing, and deploying solutions with GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

Preferred Technical Qualifications:

• Experience writing Terraform for deploying AWS GovCloud or Azure Government infrastructure.
• Experience integrating software with single sign on solutions.
• Experience with agile software delivery lifecycles, with particular emphasis on requirements analysis, design, and testing experience.
• Experience working in a disconnected network (not connected to the internet).

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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

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