Cyber Systems Engineering, Senior Advisor

Cyber Systems Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Company: Peraton
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Join Peraton’s dynamic Cyber Intelligence team as a Cyber Systems Engineer and play a critical role in protecting national security. You’ll work alongside a team of mission-focused professionals in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, helping to develop and implement cutting-edge systems that keep our nation safe.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system specifications.

• Lead systems design and development efforts, ensuring seamless integration of technology and operational needs.

• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate alternative solutions, and conduct feasibility assessments.

• Serve as a technical leader guiding the integration of systems, requirements, and emerging technologies into mission operations.

• Develop system architectures and technical documentation that support the full system lifecycle.

• Support development and implementation planning, including Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) and test strategies.

• Act as a key liaison between the engineering team and government stakeholders, resolving issues and ensuring technical alignment.

• Ensure the technical integrity of all engineering deliverables and maintain consistent communication with program leadership and senior executives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in systems engineering, systems integration, or related technical leadership roles.

• Strong understanding of system architecture, documentation, and government program requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with technical teams, end users, and executive stakeholders.

• [Insert specific clearance requirements, educational background, and technical skills/certifications as needed.]

Why Peraton:

At Peraton, we’re more than just a defense contractor—we’re problem solvers, innovators, and mission partners. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that matter

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports growth and innovation

• Career advancement and professional development programs

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Fourteen years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Five years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

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.