Cloud / OSCAL Developer - Mid

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud / Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) Developer to support development and maintenance of the OSCAL security compliance automation toolchain under direction of the CLDEV3. This role implements Compliance Trestle configurations, maintains CI/CD workflows for OSCAL artifact generation, and builds integration scripts connecting security scan feeds to the GRC platform. Reports to the DPM (the OCIO Mission Support Cell Lead / DPM) within the OCIO Mission Support Cell.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Compliance Trestle configurations, OSCAL Component Definition templates, and CI/CD workflows for automated OSCAL artifact generation
• Build and maintain integration scripts connecting scan tool outputs to the Heimdall Server and GRC ingestion layer; ensure validated data flows
• Implement and update OPA policy rules; troubleshoot pipeline failures and data quality issues
• Support deployment of pipeline components in AWS GovCloud; apply STIG hardening to infrastructure
• Maintain pipeline runbooks, API integration guides, and developer documentation; participate in code reviews

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance upon hire. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance and successfully complete a polygraph examination if required by the customer. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of software development or automation engineering in a federal or DoD environment
• Working knowledge of OSCAL and at least one of: Compliance Trestle, Heimdall, MITRE SAF CLI
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash; REST API integration; CI/CD tools
• CompTIA Security+ Certification is required.

Desired Qualifications

• SC2 CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.