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# Cyber Software Engineering, Lead Associate

- **Company:** Peraton
- **Location:** Wiesbaden, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €86,000.0 - €138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CentOS, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Software, Software Engineering, Scripting, Saltstack, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Enterprise Integration, Puppet, Comptia Linux+, Cyber Warfare, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Microservices
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8654e842506e89f9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Scripting?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Required:

 * 5 years of systems development or DevSecOps experience with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; 11 years of relevent experience may substitute for degree
 * Must meet TESA Qualifications
 * DoD 8140 - IT (System Administrator) - Intermediate
 * Certifications - must hold active certifications (one of the following):
 + CompTIA Linux+; OR
 + Red Hat RHCSA; OR
 + Red Hat RHCE; OR
 + Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes; OR
 + Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate; OR
 + GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate; OR
 + Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
 * U.S. citizenship required
 * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Preferred:

 * Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for security automation and tool development
 * Experience with Ansible or SaltStack for configuration management and infrastructure-as-code
 * Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD for pipeline development in classified environments
 * Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Podman for container orchestration and management
 * Strong Linux systems administration skills (RHEL/CentOS) in enterprise environments
 * Familiarity with Azure DevOps for project management and pipeline integration
 * Experience with SaltStack or Puppet for large-scale configuration management
 * Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)

## Description

Peraton is seeking to hire a Cyber Systems Developer for its Regional Cyber Center-Europe program., * Design, develop, and maintain cyber defense tools, automation scripts, and utilities that enhance CSSP detection, response, and operational efficiency across the RCC-E environment

 * Automate security workflows and repetitive operational tasks using scripting languages (Python, Bash, Ansible) to reduce analyst workload and improve response times
 * Manage and maintain containerized applications and micro-services using Podman and Kubernetes, supporting the deployment and lifecycle management of CSSP mission tools
 * Administer and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, integration, and deployment of cyber defense software in a secure, classified environment
 * Conduct capacity and performance analysis of CSSP infrastructure components, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements to sustain operational SLAs
 * Support CSSP infrastructure operations including configuration management, system hardening, and integration of new tools into the existing cyber defense architecture


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