Peraton

Software Engineering, Associate (DevOps) - Herndon, VA

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2 months ago
Herndon, VA, USAEntry Level
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Base Salary

$66k - $106k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop CI/CD build and deployment pipelines.
  • Write and modify Jenkins-based Groovy scripts.
  • Troubleshoot pipeline issues across Jenkins and AWS environments, including Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, and Elasticsearch.
  • Document key features for developer use.
  • Create and maintain scripts for process improvements, build staging, branch-tag automation, and network variance correction.
  • Automate installations of COTS products into the architecture.
  • Debug integration and deployment issues, including connectivity problems between API servers and databases.
  • Integrate tools used in the DevOps process, including SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Selenium, and Artifactory.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph before starting.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related technical, scientific, or STEM field.
  • 0–2 years of experience.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of Java object-oriented development.
  • Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • May/June 2027 graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Preferred qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance, a GPA of 3.0 or above, systems engineering life-cycle experience, coursework or internship experience, Java or Python knowledge, Bash and Python scripting knowledge, Jenkins and Docker integration experience, and an active CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
  • Full-time position in Herndon, Virginia.
  • Target start date is Summer 2027, contingent on successfully obtaining the required security clearance.
  • The application period is estimated at 30 days but may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Tech Stack

AWSBashDockerElasticsearchGroovyJavaJenkinsLinuxPythonRobot FrameworkSeleniumSonarQube

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About Peraton

10,000+ employees

Peraton builds and integrates mission systems, cyber, space, and intelligence solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil agencies. It delivers enterprise IT, satellite and terrestrial communications, and spectrum management under government contracts. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and is privately held by Veritas Capital.

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