About Peraton
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.
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 Data Engineer / Backend Developer 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 Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines using industry best practices.
Work with data management teams to design transform scripts in languages like Python to convert raw data to standardized data schemas.
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.
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.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, etc.).
Proven experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes in production environments.
Strong understanding of containerization principles (Docker, Podman, etc.).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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 OpenShift to run microservice architectures designed to manage scale of data transformation processes. Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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