Peraton
About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.
About The Role Cyber Systems Engineer - Laurel, MD (offers hybrid / flexible schedules) 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 Do
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
Details 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.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering
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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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.
About The Role Cyber Systems Engineer - Laurel, MD (offers hybrid / flexible schedules) 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 Do
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
Details 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.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering
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