Serve as a trusted expert, consultant, and thought leader across a wide range of domains—including engineering and technology, policy and administration, planning and analysis, training and development, facilities, communications, visual design, human capital, business, and management. Provide specialized guidance and facilitation to ensure quality, consistency, and excellence in all products and services.
Embed quality throughout the design, development, and delivery lifecycle. Lead quality assurance processes, oversee testing and measurement against requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Analysis & System Design
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
Evaluate information to recommend and plan computer specifications, system layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
Review and refine existing programs to reduce operating time, increase efficiency, and improve techniques.
Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to design systems and define performance requirements, capabilities, and interfaces.
Gather and assess information on reporting formats, costs, and security needs to determine optimal hardware configurations.
Estimate software development costs and schedules.
Consult with customers on software system design, development, and maintenance.
Work with engineering teams to evaluate hardware/software interfaces, define specifications, set performance requirements, and resolve customer issues.
Partner with data processing and project managers to understand project limitations, capabilities, and requirements.
Prepare detailed reports and correspondence outlining project specifications, activities, progress, and status.
Evaluate cost, reporting, and security factors to ensure hardware configurations align with project goals.
Implement and upgrade new security assets—including software, hardware, and network security components—in virtual and/or physical environments.
Maintain and repair existing security systems, performing replacements or upgrades as needed.
Conduct system scans and simulations to identify weaknesses in IT infrastructure and develop mitigation strategies.
Document findings from security tests or breaches and present actionable recommendations for security enhancements to management.
Develop, implement, and manage security policies and best practices to prevent future incidents and strengthen organizational resilience.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field.
Substitutions:
4 years of additional related experience may substitute for a degree, or
2 years of additional related experience may substitute when holding a non-STEM degree.
Minimum 12 years providing guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to clients and/or project teams in one or more of the following areas:
Engineering and Technology
Policy and Administration
Program Management
Planning and Analysis
Training and Development
Facilities Management
Communications and Visual Design
Human Capital
Business Operations
Demonstrated experience delivering strategic guidance and direction in high-technology programs.
Prior experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.
Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
Experience in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, or Image Science.
Strong knowledge of:
Network protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec)
Firewalls
Encryption
Intrusion detection systems
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex security problems.
Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting security issues and implementing effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI access and pass a polygraph examination.
Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related discipline.
Senior-level experience in the engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems, including all phases of design, development, analysis, documentation, and creation of standards and guidelines.
Senior-level experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including relevant processes, tools, and languages.
Experience applying Agile software development methodologies.
Security+
CISSP
Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure)
Server Certifications (Windows / Linux)
Project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
Financial tracking tools
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 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.
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