About the role

What will you do at Peraton?

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an Enterprise Infrastructure Software Data Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Laurel, Maryland.
As a Software Data Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community.
This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.
As an Enterprise Infrastructure Software Data Engineer, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements; review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and document test results; and you will utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the environment.
You will provide specific input to the software components of system design to include the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) / Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development.
You will develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
Eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in Software Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university OR Six (6) years of experience in Software Engineering with a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university OR Three (3) years of experience in Software Engineering with a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university. A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of experience in Software Engineering would also be acceptable.
Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Experience designing, deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Open Stack and other comparable platforms
Strong Linux and Python background
Understanding of IT management and operations
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
Excellent oral, written, organizational and communications skills.
Broad experience in system engineering disciplines.
Software development.
Develop Operations.
Experience using network automation tools.
Cloud security and operations familiarity.
PowerShell familiarity.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect a plus.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which includes heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton 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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Which skills does this role require?

System designCOTSGOTSCyber MissionIntelligence CommunityEnterprise Infrastructure

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