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
Senior Cyber Software Engineer - Cyber MissionsLocation:Annapolis Junction, MDPeraton is looking for a senior-levelCyber Software Engineerto join our cutting-edgeCyber Missions teamin Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact software projects that shape the future of cybersecurity.In this role, you will:Design, develop, and maintain Java-basedapplications and services, leveraging modern Java frameworks and best practices to build scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions.Design, develop, and enhancecomplex software systems, including high-performance analytics, real-time systems, innovative algorithms, and large-scale data processing solutions.Recommend new technologies and processesto optimize complex software projects and drive innovation.Serve as the technical leadfor multiple software development teams, guiding their work and ensuring alignment with project goals.Select appropriate software development processesin coordination with the customer and system engineering teams.Ensure quality controlacross all developed and modified software, maintaining the highest standards for reliability and performance.Delegate programming and testing responsibilitiesto teams and actively monitor their performance to ensure successful delivery.Collaborateindividually and within teams to review, test, and refine software components, ensuring they meet rigorous design and performance standards.Troubleshoot and resolvesoftware issues, delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions.Apply advancedsoftware development methodologiesand best practices tailored to each project’s needs.Contribute tosystem-level design decisions, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and leveraging COTS/GOTS solutions to maximize efficiency.Transform system requirements into actionable software components, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.What we offer:Work on projects that directly impact national cybersecurity initiatives.A collaborative and innovative team environment.Opportunities to tackle some of the most challenging software engineering problems in the industry.If you are passionate about solving complex problems, developing state-of-the-art software, and making a difference in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you.#MDFSP
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.Extensive Software Engineering Experience:20+ years in complex software programs and contracts, working on projects of similar scope and complexity.Proficiency withJavadevelopment is required.Security Clearance:Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.