Cyber Software Engineer, Senior Advisor

Join Peraton as a Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Intelligence | Laurel, MD

Are you ready to build mission-critical software solutions that protect national security? Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of an agile product development team, you’ll help drive innovation and build next-generation tools that directly support our nation’s cyber defense capabilities.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll be deeply involved in the full software development lifecycle—from designing and developing new features to optimizing performance and ensuring reliable operations. You'll work on mission-driven solutions that matter, collaborating closely with a skilled team of engineers in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced software solutions

• Test and fine-tune systems for maximum performance and reliability

• Support mission-critical operations, including sustainment and troubleshooting

• Participate in after-hours and on-call rotations, ensuring systems are up and running when they matter most

What You Bring:

• Passion for problem-solving and continuous learning

• A collaborative mindset with a strong sense of mission

• Solid experience with agile software development practices

Who We Are:

At Peraton, we deliver trusted, innovative solutions that support space, intelligence, defense, and cyber missions across the globe. As a national security contractor with deep roots in solving the toughest challenges, our 9,000+ employees work tirelessly to protect and promote U.S. interests—every day. From modernizing government IT systems to advancing cybersecurity and supporting critical intelligence missions, Peraton plays a vital role in shaping the future of national defense. We’re not just engineers and technologists—we’re mission partners who thrive on purpose, challenge, and impact.

Position Requirements

Are you a seasoned Software Engineer ready to take on impactful challenges? We’re looking for a highly skilled professional with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our innovative team working on complex, mission-critical programs.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph — a must-have to work in our secure, high-trust environment.

• 20+ years of software engineering experience delivering excellence in projects of similar scale and complexity.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution. (Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant SWE experience can substitute for the degree requirement.)

Your Expertise Includes:

• Mastery in Java programming for distributed systems, with deep understanding of networking and multi-threading.

• Hands-on experience in Agile development methodologies, thriving in dynamic team environments.

• Skilled with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or equivalents, ensuring efficient and scalable data management.

• Proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, enabling smooth application deployment.

• Strong foundation in Linux fundamentals and fluency in at least one scripting language (Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.).

• Proven track record implementing robust RESTful APIs.

• Experience developing with the Spring framework to build modern, maintainable applications.

• Familiarity with source code management tools and best practices.

• Well-versed in enabling tools like Git, Maven, Jira.

• Expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing pipelines using Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab CI.

• Knowledge of Continuous Monitoring solutions such as the ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Nagios.

Bonus Skills That Will Set You Apart:

• Experience with Apache Open Source Hadoop ecosystem.

• Knowledge of Apache Accumulo for big data storage and management.

• Hands-on with Apache NiFi for data flow automation.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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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.