Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you wont just support the mission 64 youill define it.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer - Senior to help embed security, automation, and scalability into mission-critical systems supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and aviation modernization, helping deliver resilient systems that power the National Airspace System.

Work Location:

• This position is required to be on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

Your Impact:

In this role, you will play a critical part in modernizing how software is built, secured, and deployed across FAA programs. You will design and implement automation frameworks, cloud-native infrastructure, and integrated security controls that enable teams to deliver systems faster while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and compliance.

• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders to build secure-by-design solutions that support FAA modernization initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelineswith integrated security controls.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration usingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)tools.
• Integratesecurity scanning and compliance validationinto development workflows.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cybersecurity specialists to ensuresecure system design.
• Support migration and deployment incloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implementcontainerization and orchestration solutions(Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Conductvulnerability scanning, remediation automation, and patch management.
• Developmonitoring, logging, and alerting frameworksto 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 onDevSecOps practices.
• Integratesecurity tools and processesinto DevOps pipelines.
• Implementautomated testingfor performance, security, and compliance.
• Supportaudit readiness and compliance reportingthrough automation.
• Conductthreat modeling and risk analysisfor DevSecOps workflows.

Why This Opportunity Stands Apart

The BNATCS program represents one of the most ambitious aviation modernization initiatives in decades. This role places you at the center of securing systems that power the next generation of air traffic control technology.

The mission is consequential. The responsibility is real. The impact is nationwide. Your work will:

• Strengthen the safety of the U.S. aviation system.

• Support nationally significant modernization initiatives.

• Place you at the forefront of mission-driven federal engineering.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years experience or Associate degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
• Strong proficiency with in DevOps, DevSecOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI).
• Knowledge ofscripting/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 identity and access management (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:

• Experience supporting FAA programs or National Airspace System (NAS) environments.
• Familiarity with aviation operations, air traffic management, or transportation systems.
• Professional certifications such asCISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or Microsoft DevOps Solutions Expert.
• Experience with enterprise security platforms, vulnerability scanning tools, or SIEM systems.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Security+, or CISSP.
• Experience withcloud environments(AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security controls.
• Hands-on experience withserverless architectures and microservices security.
• Demonstrated success working inagile environmentswith cross-functional teams.
• Background inAI/ML-driven DevSecOps practicesor intelligent automation for compliance.

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Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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 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.