Cyber Systems Engineer; Architect), Senior Advisor Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Systems Engineer (Architect), Senior Advisor with Security Clearance
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  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Applies advanced computer science methods to create scalable solutions that address customer challenges, offering full life-cycle services from research to sustainment.

Provides cyber defense through automated analytics for unique boundary protection using behavior and heuristic techniques. About

The Role Peraton is seeking a Senior System Engineer to support our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The System Engineer will be responsible for architectural design and development, end-to-end engineering of interfaces, both internal and external, and architectural level system engineering activities. Work will also include definition and management of system requirements and verification activities. The preferred candidate should be able to work and function in a dynamic environment where requirements can change according to the customer's needs.

The ideal candidate will have a multi-discipline background including both hardware and software product development. Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with twenty (20) year's experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and, complexity. Four (4) years of additional general engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

* Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

* Multi-discipline background including both hardware and software product development.

* Ability to objectively assess possible architectural limitations or shortcomings in such areas as scaling, speed, and throughput.

* Knowledge of internal workings of Ethernet switch ASICs.

* In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and routing protocols.
* Experience supporting system and software architecture development, requirements analysis, design, process execution and evaluation, selection and evaluation of COTS/GOTS tools and test integration.

* Proficiency in Linux.

* Experience working with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, IPv4/6, etc.

* Familiarity with Python, C/C++ code development, shell scripting, and test and configuration management tools.

* Understanding/background in programmable switch technology.

* Active TS/SCI clearance w/poly

Preferred Qualifications:

* Proficiency with Arista EOS, MPLS, Multicast, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).

* Experience with test automation tools such as Jenkins, SoapUI.

* Experience with data analysis tools such as Kibana and Grafana.

* Knowledge of SIGINT system end-to-end data flow and components.

Benefits:
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 participation in an attractive bonus plan. #AJCM SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range 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  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.