About the role

Role Overview

Peraton is seeking a Scrum Master to support cross-functional development teams focused on cloud-native application modernization and migration. The role is 100% remote and involves facilitating Agile delivery, removing impediments, and aligning execution with program objectives.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional development teams
Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Security teams to ensure backlog prioritization and alignment to program goals
Identify, track, and remove impediments to keep teams productive
Coach teams in Agile best practices, continuous improvement, DevSecOps, and cloud delivery principles
Support migration from legacy to modern architectures using Azure PaaS, containerization, microservices, and event-driven design
Use metrics such as velocity, burndown, cycle time, and predictability to improve team performance
Facilitate collaboration across engineering, security, infrastructure, and cloud migration teams
Support program-level Agile ceremonies, release planning, and dependency management
Communicate risks, progress, and status to leadership and stakeholders
Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and innovation

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust
Scrum Master experience supporting software development or cloud engineering teams
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban
Experience with scaling approaches such as SAFe, LeSS, or similar
Experience in a DoD, federal, or highly regulated environment
Servant-leader mindset; ability to coach and influence teams at all maturity levels
Strong skills in communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management
Scrum Master certification: CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent
Education/experience requirement based on the posting:
- 8+ years with BS/BA (or)
- 6+ years with MS/MA (or)
- 3+ years with PhD (or equivalent education paths stated)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of SDLC

Salary & Benefits

Target salary range: $86,000 - $138,000 (annual)
Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), PTO, and company-paid holidays.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company and enterprise IT provider delivering mission-critical solutions for U.S. government agencies and armed forces. It integrates mission capabilities across domains including land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, combining defense expertise with cloud and modern technology delivery.

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