DevOps Engineer with OpenShift & Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. 

 

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

 

Location: Arlington, VA. A hybrid telework/remote work environment. Must be able to come on-site as needed.  

 

Position Description:

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

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Qualifications

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.
• Proven 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. Citizen with 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

 

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 based on experience and other factors.