Cyber Software Engineer

Peraton’s Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a Software Engineer to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. The candidate will work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team primarily focusing on building and maintaining systems running in a containerized environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• Significant Java and Python development experience
• Experience with SQL
• Shell Script experience
• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux
• Experience with JavaScript
• TS/SCI with Poly or TS with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a Poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
• Experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift or another variant)
• Familiarity with NiFi
• Experience with cross-domain systems

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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.