Senior 5G DevOps Engineer Senior 5G DevOps EngineerJob LocationsUS-MD-College ParkRequisition ID2026-169373Position CategoryScientific, Research & AnalysisClearanceTop Secret/SCI w/Poly Responsibilities Peraton Labs is seeking a Senior 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:

Oversee one or more software development teamsConfer with system engineers and hardware engineersCoordinate softeare system imstallation and monitor equipment functioningSupport 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network componentsBuild and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and HelmDevelop scripts and automation for system privisioning, configuration management, testing, deployment, and research operationsSupport CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control workflows, and repeatable deployment processesConfigure and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls, and segmented lab networksSupport virtualization and/or cluster environments using tools such as Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware, or similar platformsIntegrate software applications, network services, telecom components, and research prototypes into complex multi-system environmentsDocument configurations, deployment steps, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooksWork 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 Qualifications Minimum QualificationsMinimum 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 experienceStrong Linux systems experienceAbility to program/script in Python, Bash, C/C++, Java, Go, or similar languagesExperience with DevOps, systems engineering, infrastructure automation, network engineering, or platform engineeringExperience with containers such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes-based environmentsUnderstanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewallsExperience troubleshooting complex software, system, network, or infrastructure issuesAbility to support hands-on lab, prototype, test, or operational environmentsStrong communication and documentation skillsUS CitizenshipActive Top Secret security clearance with the ...For full information see follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.