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Scrum Master

Peraton
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Jun 15, 2026

Scrum Master
Job Locations

US




Requisition ID
2026-167580

Position Category
Project Management

Clearance
Public Trust



Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a SCRUM Master. This position will perform the following duties but not limited:

    Serve as Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional development teams supporting cloud-native application modernization and migration efforts
  • Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Security teams to ensure clear backlog prioritization and alignment with program objectives
  • Identify, track, and remove impediments to keep teams productive and focused
  • Coach teams in Agile best practices, continuous improvement, DevSecOps, and cloud delivery principles
  • Support transition from legacy applications to modern architectures using Azure PaaS, containerization, microservices, and event-driven design
  • Leverage metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time, predictability) to guide team performance and drive continuous improvement
  • Facilitate collaboration across engineering, security, infrastructure, and cloud migration teams to ensure coordinated delivery
  • Support program-level Agile ceremonies, release planning, and dependency management
  • Communicate risks, progress, and status to leadership and stakeholders
  • Advocate for a culture of transparency, accountability, and innovation

This role will be 100% remote.



Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 12 years with HS diploma
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Able to obtain Public Trust
  • Experience as a Scrum Master supporting software development or cloud engineering teams
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and scaling approaches (SAFe, LeSS, or similar)
  • Experience working in a DoD, federal, or highly regulated environment
  • Strong servant-leader mindset with ability to coach and influence teams at all maturity levels
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of SDLC


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.



Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.


EEO

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