Cyber Software Engineering, Lead Associate; Mid-Level

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a driven Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer to research and develop innovative solutions for a best-in‑class secure computing environment as part of a highly adaptable rapid prototyping group in Landover, MD. Our program provides support for a large Information Technology (IT) system for the Department of War (DoW). This program provides engineering support for all system elements, including development (hardware, software, and networks), systems and security engineering (integration, testing, and deployment), sustainment (logistics and field support), Network Operations Center (NOC)/Help Desk, and government user training support for the user community.

The Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer responsibilities include:

• Building proofs of concept for one‑of‑a‑kind capabilities.
• Developing innovative solutions to modify and integrate multiple different kinds of software components into a cohesive, unified system.
• Performing peer testing and code review.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues.
• Contributing to all levels of the architecture.
• Maintaining technical documentation.
• Developing familiarity with new tools and best practices.
• Collaborating with your team to author technical reports and demonstrate capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders.

This role requires on‑site support Mon‑Fri

This program allows for a flexible work schedule and is walking distance from a Metro station

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a US security clearance.
• NOTE: SECRET clearance is required to start. Any offer to an UNCLEARED candidate is contingent upon successful adjudication of a SECRET clearance. If the uncleared candidate accepts the offer, Peraton will submit for SECRET clearance. Upon successful adjudication, a start date will be set and continued clearance processing toward TOP SECRET / SCI will be performed.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another technical field with five (5) years of experience, Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another technical field with three (3) years of experience, or a High School Diploma / GED with nine (9) years of relevant experience
• Active Security+ Certification, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from start date.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++
• Software development experience
• Experience writing, testing, and debugging software
• Experience with version control, issue tracking, and documentation tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desired

Qualifications:

• An Active/Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Linux development experience at user and kernel levels
• Experience modifying and compiling large open‑source codebases
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab, Coverity, Sonar Qube
• Experience with dnf package management using local repositories

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  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.

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