Platform & Automation Engineer

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.

Program Overview

Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period. The Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order is designed to maintain Network Operations (NetOps), systems, and network infrastructure while providing end-user support, configuration management, and Install, Move, Add, Change (IMAC) services. These efforts are pivotal to the 24x7x365 operations of USSOCOM and its global forces.

About the Role

The Platform & Automation Engineer is a project-focused role dedicated to the initial deployment, configuration, and automation of the microsegmentation platform for the SITEC 3 EOM project. Based at MacDill AFB in Florida, you will ensure the successful installation and integration of the Cisco Secure Workload platform. Your work will involve developing the initial automation workflows for sensor deployment and establishing the foundation for a stable, documented platform that will eventually be handed over to the operations team. This position plays a critical part in securing the enterprise environment for our mission-critical customers.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may vary based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in both 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, and considers qualified applicants regardless of other characteristics protected by law.