Cyber Systems 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 that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Peraton is seeking a Senior
Cyber Software Engineer to support our Atlantis Program contract at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) facility in San Diego, CA.

As the Sub contractor on the Atlantis task order, Peraton is responsible is supporting a Multi-level Security (MLS) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) system providing situational tracking and management capabilities, full message processing tools, and a variety of analysis utilities, along with office, e-mail, chat, and web browsing applications.

As a Cyber Software Engineer you will support tasks to continue current operations, support the planned growth as determined by life cycle support, maintenance and sustainment, system administration support, upgrade and logistics support of the ATLANTIS system, networked and deployed globally in support of U.S. Sponsors.

• Software Development, design, develop, test, and maintain high quality software solutions using C/C++. Golang, Python, and Java
• System Design, architect scalable and efficient software systems that meet business and technical requirements, including microservices architecture.
• Linux Experience; utilizing advance Linux skills for software development, system administration, and performing tuning.
• Code Review and Mentorship; conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaboration; work closely with cross functional teams including product management, QA, and operations to deliver high quality products.
• Problem Solving;
  Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues in a timely manner.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for software systems and processes.
• Innovation;
  Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply knowledge to improve existing systems and processes.

Utilize knowledge of PCoIP to develop and optimize relevant software solutions.

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA;
  Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA;
  Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Basic experience with system installation/configuration and/or basic programming skills
• Minimum SECRET Clearance and must be able to obtain TOP SECRET and SCI access.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Proficient in Linux Operating systems and shell scripting
• Strong Programming skills in C/C++, Golang, Python, and JAVA
• Experience with Software development tools and practices (e.g., Gitlab, CI/CD)

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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

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