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Peraton

Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403

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Overview

Peraton is seeking an experienced

Senior Cyber Systems Engineer

to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you’ll be part of a high-performing team building innovative solutions that

automate complex, manual cyber tasks , allowing mission customers to focus on the challenges that matter most. You’ll work in an

Agile, DevOps-driven environment

delivering secure, high-quality software to mission partners. This position is based in a contractor facility offering

flexible work schedules , with

telework opportunities available

based on tasking and customer approval.

What You’ll Do

As a senior technical leader, you will play a key role in shaping systems from concept through deployment: Analyze user needs and translate them into clear, actionable system requirements Develop

Concept of Operations (CONOPS) , system architectures, and

System Requirements Specifications (SRS) Partner with users and stakeholders to refine requirements, evaluate alternatives, and conduct feasibility studies Provide technical leadership across the

full systems engineering life cycle Guide system development, integration, and implementation planning, including

SEMPs

and

integration & test plans Collaborate directly with government customers on systems engineering decisions, risks, and trade-offs Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, program leadership, government stakeholders, and senior executives

What You Bring

Proven experience

planning and leading systems engineering efforts

on complex programs Expertise designing and implementing

comprehensive SOA-based solutions Strong background in

end-to-end system trade studies

to balance performance, cost, risk, and lifecycle considerations Experience managing system configuration (hardware, software, and documentation) throughout the system lifecycle Ability to develop design alternatives that account for lifecycle cost, reuse, scalability, complexity, and growth Deep understanding of

agency, national, and international standards

relevant to system development Skill in evaluating options and recommending optimal solutions using well-defined selection criteria Experience defining software interfaces, including data flow, stimuli, sources, and destinations Background planning and integrating

secure, compliant systems

aligned with legal, policy, and regulatory requirements

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, you’ll work on

mission-critical cyber solutions

alongside talented engineers who value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. We offer flexibility, challenging work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in support of national security missions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 17+ years of Systems Engineering experience

supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission impact Bachelor’s degree

in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph Preferred Qualifications Experience defining

performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements

for mid-to-large scale systems Proven ability to

lead or support Agile development environments Hands-on experience integrating

COTS and GOTS solutions

from multiple vendors Experience designing or deploying

storage solutions

in clustered or cloud-based environments Familiarity with

Kibana ,

JSON , and

XML

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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