Role Overview
Peraton is hiring a mid-level Site Reliability Engineer. This is a full-time role in Maryland. Part of Peraton's Devops hiring. The posted range is $176k to $282k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
- Sixteen (16) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is highly desired which will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience. NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
One of the following certifications is required:
AWS Certified Developer-AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect-AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect-ProfessionalAWS Certified SysOps Administrator-AssociateCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD)Elastic Certified EngineerElastic Certified Obervability Engineer
*Possession of a Cloud certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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- Lead and support the migration of on-premise corporate hardware systems into the WANDS/AWS cloud environment.
- Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, networking, security controls, IAM, and related services.
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to ensure scalable, repeatable, and auditable deployments.
- Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles across operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability.
- Perform Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) functions, including automation of operational tasks, system hardening, and resilience engineering.
- Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system availability, performance, and rapid incident response.
- Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to improve system reliability and reduce operational toil.
- Identify and drive continuous improvements in cloud architecture, reliability, and operational processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Site Reliability Engineer position at Peraton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Peraton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Site Reliability Engineer position at Peraton located?
This position is based in Maryland. Peraton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Site Reliability Engineer role at Peraton pay?
Peraton has posted a compensation range of $176k to $282k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Site Reliability Engineer role at Peraton posted?
This role was posted on April 27, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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