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DevOps Lead

Peraton

·

Apr 22, 2026

Salary
$135k – $216k
Location
Herndon, VA, US
Type
Full-time
Department
IT
Seniority
Lead
Experience
10+ years
Education
PhD
Clearance
Required
Closing date
Today
Source
iCIMS

Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a DevOps Lead to design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products across their entire lifecycle.

 

In this role, you will use a holistic approach to support system development and integration. You will establish and coordinate the development of standards, practices, and procedures related to overall product development. You will design interfaces and integrate system elements to ensure they function together as a complete system.

 

You will assess system performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. You will participate in system conceptual design and support documentation of design concepts. You will also take part in design reviews of hardware and software components to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.

 

Additional responsibilities include implementing DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Artifactory. You will perform security hardening, patching, and server certificate updates.

 

You will work with and maintain a proficient understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS), including cost estimations. You will also lead the development of documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.

 

Positions at this level are leadership positions and require experience orchestrating the development of complex solutions, from challenge identification through full operational capability of the identified solution.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in an area applicable to the position, with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 10 years experience with a Master's degree, or a minimum of 8 years experience with a Ph.D. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph • Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active• Experience in positions of leadership and mentorship of junior/mid-grade personnel• Experience work with the AWS Cloud (EC2s, S3, RDS, ElasticCache)• CI/CD tools: Git • Linux Sysadmin experience• Experience installing, updating, and managing Server certificates and trust stores/keystores• Willing to work full time in a SCIF. Remote work not available, but schedule is flexible.

Desired Qualifications:• Experience working with OpenShift, Keycloak, PostgreSQL, Ansible, Wildfly• Experience working with Kafka, Elasticsearch, Wildfly, Docker, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory• Experience implementing STIG hardening, CI/CD pipelines• Leading a Kanban DevOps team• Managing multiple environments (development, testing and production)

 

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.

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

$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

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

Skills

AWSDockerAnsibleJenkinsCI/CDLinuxPostgreSQLElasticsearchGitGitLabKanbanDevOpsCompliance

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