Information Technology Operations, Senior Advisor

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (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.

 

We’re 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 world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

 

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

 

The DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, automated software delivery pipelines that align with FAA mission and security requirements. This role ensures the integration of security best practices into DevOps processes, establishes governance for DevSecOps adoption, and enables secure, reliable, and scalable system deployments. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support secure, automated application delivery.

• Integrate security automation strategies into all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Provide governance and oversight of DevSecOps implementation across enterprise systems.

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure security controls, compliance, and monitoring are built into delivery processes.

• Automate the deployment and configuration of applications, services, and infrastructure using modern DevSecOps tools and frameworks.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management solutions to ensure consistency and repeatability.

• Monitor pipeline health, application performance, and security posture to ensure operational resilience.

• Provide guidance on best practices, tools, and frameworks for DevSecOps adoption across teams.

• Document processes, maintain technical artifacts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.

  • 12–15 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA.

  • 10–13 years with a MS/MA.

  • 7+ years with a PhD.

• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and automation (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles, including secure coding practices, automated testing, and compliance monitoring.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.