Role Overview
Peraton is hiring a senior-level Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of Peraton's Devops hiring. The posted range is $135k to $216k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
- Must have/maintain a current Security+ or a comparable IA Cybersecurity certification
- Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus)
- Knowledge of SRE principles and practices
- Scripting and automation skills
- Incident management experience
- Performance analysis capabilities
- U.S Citizenship required
- DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Any of the SRE certifications:
- SRE Foundation (DevOps Institute/PeopleCert): Focuses on the core principles, practices, and terminology of SRE, ideal for beginners.
- SRE Practitioner (GSDC): Validates deeper knowledge, focusing on implementing SRE, managing large-scale systems, and operational excellence.
- SRE Fundamentals (APMG International): Covers foundational concepts, including incident management and automation
- 8 years of specific experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Peraton seeks a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. Location: Fort Meade, MD.
In this role, you will ensure reliability, performance, and availability of analytic platforms through monitoring, optimization, and incident response. You will operate as part of the Enablers Team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor system resources using Grafana/CloudWatch
- Implement and maintain monitoring solutions
- Perform capacity planning and optimization
- Conduct root cause analysis for incidents
- Develop automation for reliability
- Define and track SLIs/SLOs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) 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 (SRE) position at Peraton located?
This position is based in Fort Meade. 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 (SRE) role at Peraton pay?
Peraton has posted a compensation range of $135k to $216k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role at Peraton posted?
This role was posted on March 23, 2026 (77 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.
How much experience does the Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role at Peraton require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Peraton lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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