Software Engineering Associate - DevOps

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is seeking Entry-level DevOps Engineers in our Herndon, VA location to support a large software development classified program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. Program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with effort to develop and deliver modernized cloud native, microservice-based products. Team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and behavior and test-driven development practices. The target start date for this position is Summer 2027, after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance, as dictated by the government program. Responsibilities: Development of CI/CD Build and Deployment PipelinesWrite/modify Jenkins-based groovy scriptsTroubleshoot pipeline issues across Jenkins and AWS Environments (Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, ElasticSearch, etc...)Document key features for developer useHelp write and maintain scripts for process improvements (ex: stage/unstage builds, branch tag automation, automating variance corrections across networks)Work through steps to automate installations of COTS products into the architectureDebugging integration issuesHelp identify issues in the deployment (i.e. potentially intermittent connectivity issues from an API Server to the Database)Help integrate with various tools for the DevOps process (SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, Artifactory, etc...) #PeratonEarlyCareer Qualifications Required Qualifications: US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph prior to starting.Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical or scientific fields, such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, information technology, management information systems, or related STEM degree program and 0-2 years of experience.May/June 2027 grads are welcome to apply.Strong foundational knowledge working with Java OOP development.Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.Strong written and oral communication skills. Desired Qualifications: An already active TS/SCI security clearance.3.0 and above GPA.Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering life cycle.Previous hands-on experience through coursework or internships. Basic understanding of an object-oriented programming language, preferably Java or PythonBasic understanding of scripting languages, such as Bash and PythonExperience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelinesActive CompTIA Security+ CE Certification Details Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.