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Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Sierra Circuits inc.

Jr. Process Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Lead engineering projects in plating and via fill and Train Junior Engineers while working with them. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: * 2 to 5 years PCB Engineering experience or ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

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Peraton

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built ...

Plunge

Junior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Roseville, CA · On-site

$26 - $34/hr

The Role We are seeking a highly motivated, customer facing, Junior Electro-Mechanical Engineer. This role bridges the gap between engineering, quality, and customer support, ensuring a best-in-class ...

M

Junior DevOps Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$62.25 - $85/hr

Junior DevOps Engineer Company Overview: M & D Mechanical Contractors is a leading mechanical contracting company based in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in providing high-quality mechanical ...

Amca

Junior Propulsion Component Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Overview The Junior Propulsion Component Engineer supports the design and development of Amca's propulsion control hardware under the direction of senior engineers. You will contribute to the design ...

Vagaro

Jr. AI Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Jr. AI Engineer to join our growing AI team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has a strong foundation in generative AI, machine learning, data science, and software ...

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Junior DevSecOps Engineer

Peraton

San Diego, CA • On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

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Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented junior DevSecOps engineer to build on ongoing modernization efforts for the US Navy with enabling microservices to be rapidly built, tested, fielded, and integrated to container orchestration platforms through heavy use of automation tools and processes. This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is for folks who like being close to the work-building pipelines, automating infrastructure, fixing what slows teams down, and adapting when a program needs something different.
We work in small-to-mid size, diverse teams with clear ownership of tasking. Engineers are trusted in solving problems and aren't waiting for permission to execute.
U.S. Navy warfighters need your help to rapidly deliver cutting edge software solutions to the fleet for planning and executing missions for carrier strike groups conducting operations around the world. Mission planners need to collaborate in order plan for anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, ballistic missile defense, autonomous drone swarm information gain, and a wide range of other mission areas.
What you'll do:
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines teams rely on
  • Automate infrastructure so environments are predictable and supportable
  • Support containerized platforms in secure, regulated environments
  • Work directly with software and cyber engineers to solve delivery problems
  • Adjust to different program needs, priorities, and technical stacks

Qualifications
Required qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years' experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA or 6 years with no degree
  • Secret clearance or be able to obtain one
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Must have strong Kubernetes work experience
  • Must live in the San Diego metro area
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification or the ability to obtain it within 45 days of hire
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman, Buildah)
    • Container Orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm)
    • CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, AWS Code Build)
    • Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
    • Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
    • Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Cloud computing infrastructure or development (e.g., AWS, Azure)
    • Atlassian suite tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

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
$86,000 - $138,000. 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.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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