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In this role you will support hands-on deployment, automation, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting of complex Linux, networking, virtualization, and cloud-native environments. You will work with research, infrastructure, and customer teams to build and sustain 5G-enabled testbeds and experimentation platforms.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong Linux skills, DevOps experience, networking knowledge, and the ability to support dynamic secure research environments.\nThis position requires full-time on-site work at a customer facility near College Park, MD.\nResponsibilities may include:\nOversee one or more software development teams\nConfer with system engineers and hardware engineers\nCoordinate softeare system imstallation and monitor equipment functioning\nSupport 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components\nBuild and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm\nDevelop scripts and automation for system privisioning, configuration management, testing, deployment, and research operations\nSupport CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control workflows, and repeatable deployment processes\nConfigure and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls, and segmented lab networks\nSupport virtualization and/or cluster environments using tools such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware, or similar platforms\nIntegrate software applications, network services, telecom components, and research prototypes into complex multi-system environments\nDocument configurations, deployment steps, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooks\nWork independently and collaboratively with government, Peraton Labs, and subcontractor teams\n*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nMinimum of 14 years of relevant experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 12 years with MS/MA; Or a minimum 9 years experience with Ph.D. In lieu of a Bachelors' degree an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 18+ years of experience\nStrong Linux systems experience\nAbility to program/script in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go, or similar languages\nExperience with DevOps, systems engineering, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or platform engineering\nExperience with containers such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes-based environments\nUnderstanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalls\nExperience troubleshooting complex software, system, network, or infrastructure issues\nAbility to support hands-on lab, prototype, test, or operational environments\nStrong communication and documentation skills\nUS Citizenship\nActive Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance\nDesired Additional Skills\nExperience with 4G/5G telecom equipment or software, including BBUs, RAN, 5G Core, EPC, IMS, gNB/eNB, Open RAN, or virtualized network functions\nExperience with telecom platforms such as OpenAirInterface (OAI), srsRAN, free5GC, Open5GS, Amarisoft, Magma, or similar tools\nExperience with Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, Docker Comose, Argo CD, or Flux\nExperience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Tekton\nExperience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform/OpenTofu, Packer, Pupet, Chef, or SaltStack\nExperience with virtualization or private cloud platforms such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMWare, KVM/libvirt, or Nutanix\nExperience with hardware clusters, cyber ranges, telecom labs, SDR platforms, or network experimentation environments\nExperience with monitoring or logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Loki, Fluent Bit, Zabbix, or Nagios\nExperience with test automation, system integration testing, network validation, or performance testing\nFamiliarity with secure system design, STIGs, RMF, vulnerability management, or classified government environments\nFamiliarity with RF, SDR, wireless communications, cyber operations, network security research, SDN, NFV, or service mesh technologies\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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.\nTarget Salary Range\n$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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