5G DevOps Engineer

Minimum Qualifications • 3+ years of experience with BS/BA; 1+ years with MS/MA; or a PhD. In lieu of a Bachelors' degree an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 7+ years of experience • Strong Linux systems experience • Ability to program/script in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go, or similar languages • Experience with DevOps, systems engineering, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or platform engineering • Experience with containers such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes-based environments • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalls • Experience troubleshooting complex software, system, network, or infrastructure issues • Ability to support hands-on lab, prototype, test, or operational environments • Strong communication and documentation skills • US Citizenship with a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position Desired Additional Skills • Experience with 4G/5G telecom equipment or software, including BBUs, RAN, 5G Core, EPC, IMS, gNB/eNB, Open RAN, or virtualized network functions • Experience with telecom platforms such as OpenAirInterface (OAI), srsRAN, free5GC, Open5GS, Amarisoft, Magma, or similar tools • Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, Docker Comose, Argo CD, or Flux • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Tekton • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform/OpenTofu, Packer, Pupet, Chef, or SaltStack • Experience with virtualization or private cloud platforms such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMWare, KVM/libvirt, or Nutanix • Experience with hardware clusters, cyber ranges, telecom labs, SDR platforms, or network experimentation environments • Experience with monitoring or logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Loki, Fluent Bit, Zabbix, or Nagios • Experience with test automation, system integration testing, network validation, or performance testing • Familiarity with secure system design, STIGs, RMF, vulnerability management, or classified government environments • Familiarity with RF, SDR, wireless communications, cyber operations, network security research, SDN, NFV, or service mesh technologies Peraton Labs is seeking a 5G DevOps Engineer to support a cleared research program focused on advanced networking, 5G/telecom systems, cyber experimentation, and prototype-to-operational software development. 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. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong Linux skills, DevOps experience, networking knowledge, and the ability to support dynamic secure research environments. This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer facility near College Park, MD. Responsibilities may include: • Deploy, configure, automate, and troubleshoot Linux-based research and development environments • Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components • Build and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm • Develop scripts and automation for system privisioning, configuration management, testing, deployment, and research operations • Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control workflows, and repeatable deployment processes • Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls, and segmented lab networks • Support virtualization and/or cluster environments using tools such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware, or similar platforms • Integrate software applications, network services, telecom components, and research prototypes into complex multi-system environments • Document configurations, deployment steps, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooks • Work independently and collaboratively with government, Peraton Labs, and subcontractor teams • 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* #MDFSP #PLABS26