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Peraton

DevSecOps Engineer

Peraton, Washington

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Overview

Join Peraton as a DevSecOps Engineer to support the FAA BNATCS program. This role embeds security, automation, and scalability into software development and system operations to ensure fast, resilient, and compliant FAA systems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders to build secure-by-design solutions that support FAA modernization initiatives.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  • Integrate security scanning and compliance validation into development workflows.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cybersecurity specialists to ensure secure system design.
  • Support migration and deployment in cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning, remediation automation, and patch management.
  • Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to ensure high availability and resilience.
  • Document DevSecOps practices, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with FAA and federal requirements.
  • Provide technical support and mentorship to development teams on DevSecOps practices.
  • Integrate security tools and processes into DevOps pipelines.
  • Implement automated testing for performance, security, and compliance.
  • Support audit readiness and compliance reporting through automation.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis for DevSecOps workflows.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
  • Strong proficiency with DevOps, DevSecOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI).
  • Knowledge of scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
  • Knowledge of federal security standards (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust).
  • Familiarity with IAM, encryption, and key management services.
  • Knowledge of logging and monitoring platforms (Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Familiarity with API security and secure software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or Microsoft DevOps Solutions Expert.
  • Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, or DoD modernization programs.
  • Familiarity with NextGen FAA systems and aviation-related modernization initiatives.
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security controls.
  • Hands-on experience with serverless architectures and microservices security.
  • Demonstrated success working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
  • Background in AI/ML-driven DevSecOps practices or intelligent automation for compliance.

Other

Salary details: Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This reflects the typical salary range; final compensation depends on factors including experience, location, and contract considerations. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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