Devops Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a Senior 5G DevOps Engineer to support a cleared research program focused on advanced networking, 5G/telecom systems, cyber experimentation, and prototype-to-operational software development. In this role you will support hands-on deployment, automation, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting of complex Linux, networking, virtualization, and cloud-native environments. You will work with research, infrastructure, and customer teams to build and sustain 5G-enabled testbeds and experimentation platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong Linux skills, DevOps experience, networking knowledge, and the ability to support dynamic secure research environments.

This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer facility near College Park, MD.

Responsibilities may include:

Oversee one or more software development teams

Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers

Coordinate softeare system imstallation and monitor equipment functioning

Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components

Build and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm

Develop scripts and automation for system privisioning, configuration management, testing, deployment, and research operations

Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control workflows, and repeatable deployment processes

Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls, and segmented lab networks

Support virtualization and/or cluster environments using tools such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware, or similar platforms

Integrate software applications, network services, telecom components, and research prototypes into complex multi-system environments

Document configurations, deployment steps, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooks

Work independently and collaboratively with government, Peraton Labs, and subcontractor teams

*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 12 years with MS/MA; Or a minimum 9 years experience with Ph.D. In lieu of a Bachelors' degree an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 18+ years of experience

Strong Linux systems experience

Ability to program/script in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go, or similar languages

Experience with DevOps, systems engineering, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or platform engineering

Experience with containers such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes-based environments

Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalls

Experience troubleshooting complex software, system, network, or infrastructure issues

Ability to support hands‑on lab, prototype, test, or operational environments

Strong communication and documentation skills

US Citizenship

Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance

Desired Additional Skills

Experience with 4G/5G telecom equipment or software, including BBUs, RAN, 5G Core, EPC, IMS, gNB/eNB, Open RAN, or virtualized network functions

Experience with telecom platforms such as OpenAirInterface (OAI), srsRAN, free5GC, Open5GS, Amarisoft, Magma, or similar tools

Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, Docker Comose, Argo CD, or Flux

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Tekton

Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform/OpenTofu, Packer, Pupet, Chef, or SaltStack

Experience with virtualization or private cloud platforms such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMWare, KVM/libvirt, or Nutanix

Experience with hardware clusters, cyber ranges, telecom labs, SDR platforms, or network experimentation environments

Experience with monitoring or logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Loki, Fluent Bit, Zabbix, or Nagios

Experience with test automation, system integration testing, network validation, or performance testing

Familiarity with secure system design, STIGs, RMF, vulnerability management, or classified government environments

Familiarity with RF, SDR, wireless communications, cyber operations, network security research, SDN, NFV, or service mesh technologies

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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