DevSecOps Engineer — Herndon, VA at Peraton

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. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in the greater DMV area, where you will directly support the Army National Guard. In this role, you will act as a bridge between complex security policies and modern engineering practices. You will translate ARNG G-6 policies, CIO directives, and enterprise architecture requirements into actionable DevSecOps patterns, secure coding standards, and automation templates.

Your day-to-day impact involves embedding cybersecurity, compliance, and governance directly into software development lifecycles (SDLC) and operational pipelines. You will design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions that support enterprise applications and modernization efforts. Beyond technical implementation, you will collaborate with program management, cybersecurity engineering, and application teams to operationalize DevSecOps at scale, ensuring seamless interoperability with enterprise services. You will also evaluate emerging technologies, pilot automation and observability tools, and mentor engineering teams on secure automation and pipeline resiliency.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this position is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying, you express your interest in the role and the company. During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their identity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Work location

Work model: On-site

904, McDaniel Court, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, United States

Herndon, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDesign, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and build/release automation
check_circleTranslate ARNG G-6 policies and enterprise architecture requirements into actionable DevSecOps patterns and secure coding standards
check_circleIntegrate security tooling including SAST, SCA, DAST, and secret scanning into pipeline workflows for automated compliance
check_circleCollaborate with program management and cybersecurity teams to operationalize DevSecOps at scale and ensure interoperability
check_circleEvaluate emerging technologies and pilot automation tools to improve delivery speed, security, and reliability
check_circleMaintain documentation, runbooks, and executive-level summaries to support decision-making and knowledge transfer
check_circleMentor engineering teams on secure automation, IaC practices, pipeline resiliency, and incident remediation

Requirements

verified8+ years with BS/BA, 6+ years with MS/MA, or 3+ years with PhD
verifiedActive TS/SCI clearance
verifiedBachelor's in CS, Cybersecurity, Data Science, IS, IT, or Software Engineering OR DoD/military training OR professional certification
verified3+ years implementing CI/CD, IaC, and secure automation
verifiedHands-on expertise with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, SAST, SCA, DAST
verifiedFamiliarity with RMF/ATO evidence, STIG/CSG, and automated compliance
verifiedStrong scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell

Nice to Have

Prior DoD/ARNG experience institutionalizing DevSecOps or supporting modernization at enterprise scale. Experience with policy-as-code, policy enforcement tooling, secret management, and secure supply-chain controls. Familiarity with cloud-native CI/CD patterns, automated RMF evidence collection, and pipeline hardening for classified/unclassified environments.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Devsecops, Ci/cd, Infrastructure-As-Code, Terraform, Cloudformation, Docker, Kubernetes, Sast, Sca, Dast.

Education: Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent experience; PhD reduces required experience from 8 to 3 years.

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What does a DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton do?expand_more

A DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton is responsible for the following: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and build/release automation; Translate ARNG G-6 policies and enterprise architecture requirements into actionable DevSecOps patterns and secure coding standards; Integrate security tooling including SAST, SCA, DAST, and secret scanning into pipeline workflows for automated compliance; and Collaborate with program management and cybersecurity teams to operationalize DevSecOps at scale and ensure interoperability.

What are the requirements for this DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance role?expand_more

Peraton is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 8+ years with BS/BA, 6+ years with MS/MA, or 3+ years with PhD; Active TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's in CS, Cybersecurity, Data Science, IS, IT, or Software Engineering OR DoD/military training OR professional certification; 3+ years implementing CI/CD, IaC, and secure automation; Hands-on expertise with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, SAST, SCA, DAST; and Familiarity with RMF/ATO evidence, STIG/CSG, and automated compliance.

Where is the DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance role at Peraton located?expand_more

DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in 904, McDaniel Court, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Peraton has listed this DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance role as on-site.

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DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton include Devsecops; Ci/cd; Infrastructure-As-Code; Terraform; Cloudformation; Docker; Kubernetes; and Sast.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent experience; and PhD reduces required experience from 8 to 3 years.

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DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance