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Junior Systems Engineer /

Peraton
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Quantico, VA 22134, USA
Sep 20, 2026
Overview 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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking to hire aJunior Systems Engineerfor its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.Location: Washington, DCIn this role, you will:Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems across the program’s infrastructure.Possess hands‑on experience working in Linux environments along with practical familiarity using OpenWRT‑based systems.Apply strong technical problem‑solving skills and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems and network devices.Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for system issues.Implement updates, patches, and configuration changes.Maintain documentation and configuration records.Collaborate with senior engineers on technical tasks and project deliverables. Qualifications Required QualificationsBachelors degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering, IT operations, or a related technical field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.Proficiency with Linux (administration, command‑line operations, configuration).Working familiarity with OpenWRT (router firmware, configuration, network setup, package management).Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).U.S. citizenship required.Active TS/SCI security clearance.Preferred QualificationsExperience with scripting (Bash, Python).Exposure to embedded systems or network appliances.Familiarity with Git or other version‑control tools.

Job ID

170135

Security Clearance

TS/SCI
About Peraton

At Peraton, we’re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We’re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

We’re not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done, no matter the challenge.

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