Senior Cyber Software Engineer

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 our customers face.

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD (Ad Hoc Telework Available)

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer to join our high-performing Cyber Missions team in Annapolis Junction,ийәт MD. In this role, you will contribute to mission‑critical software solutions that support national security, working alongside experienced engineers in a mature, Agile development environment.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing robust Java‑based applications. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality software while helping guide technical decisions and best practices. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working on challenging and meaningful cyber missions.

Our team follows Agile methodologies to plan, track, and manage requirements and development activities, enabling continuous improvement and rapid delivery. Ad‑hoc telework is available on an "as tasking allows" basis, aligned with current sprint needs.

• Mission‑Driven Work:
  Support high‑impact cyber and national security missions that make a difference.
• Technical Excellence:
  Work with skilled professionals in a mature engineering environment that values clean code, modern practices, and continuous learning.
• Career Growth:
  Peraton invests in its people through professional development, training, and opportunities to advance your technical and leadership skills.
• Flexibility & Balance:
  Enjoy a collaborative work environment with ad‑hoc telework options and respect for work‑life balance.
• Stability & Benefits:
  As a leading government services company, Peraton offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long‑term stability.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
• 20+ years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission focus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 4 additional years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience developing, debugging, and testing software applications
• Working knowledge of Git Lab, Maven, JIRA, and Confluence

Target Salary Range: $146,000 – $234,000. 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.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, chores 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

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.