Cyber Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/ Poly

Peraton Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

PTO 25 days

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and extensive software development experience in national security environments. You will mentor teams, design scalable systems, and drive performance improvements across real-time data processing platforms.

We offer enhanced benefits, 25 days of PTO, and eligibility for a bonus plan as part of our national security programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 20 years of SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Four years of additional SWE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex, scalable software systems for data processing and real‑time analytics.
• Lead and mentor multiple development teams through all phases of the SDLC.
• Conduct software analysis, testing, and performance tuning for reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate on system architecture, balancing custom development with COTS/GOTS solutions.
• Resolve critical software issues and ensure robust integration of components.

Skills

Java

C

C++

Software architecture

Security frameworks

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Twenty years experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Highly desired experience with:

• Hands on experience with high level languages such as JAVA, C, C++
• Developing and / or reviewing Technical Architecture diagrams to ensure infrastructure systems and operations are available, reliable and resilient
• Understanding of Software Security Frameworks such as FedRAMP and DoD IL6
• Provide rapid prototyping of software in support of government mission areas and deliver source code prototypes, resolve existing functional issues, and deliver new functionality
• Developing production ready software within the Top Secret Environment
• Unit and Integration Testing within the Top Secret environment
• Developing solutions that adhere to the Data Compliance and Security requirements within the Top Secret environment

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Senior Software Engineer - Cyber Intelligence

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance Required:TS/SCI with Polygraph

Join the mission. Shape the future of cyber intelligence.

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role on our high-impact Cyber Intelligence team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build sophisticated systems that support national security and intelligence operations. If you thrive on innovation, complex problem-solving, and working with massive data sets and real-time systems, this is the place for you.

What You'll Do:

• Developing and maintaining complex, scalable software systems for advanced data processing, real-time analytics, and intelligence operations.
• Leading and mentoring multiple development teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Conducting software analysis, testing, and performance tuning to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Collaborating on system architecture and design decisions, making smart trade-offs between custom development and COTS/GOTS solutions.
• Resolving critical software issues and ensuring robust integration of system components.

Your Responsibilities with Include:

• Recommending innovative technologies and tools to enhance system performance and capability.
• Serving as the technical lead across multiple teams - guiding architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Driving the selection and execution of software development methodologies in collaboration with system engineers and customers.
• Ensuring the highest quality standards across all software releases through structured reviews, rigorous testing, and team oversight.
• Delegating tasks effectively while fostering accountability and performance across engineering teams.

What You'll Bring:

• Deep expertise in software engineering, including experience with large-scale or mission-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of modern development practices, tools, and languages.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex software solutions.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for innovation.

Why Peraton?

We’re a trusted mission partner to essential government agencies. At Peraton, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact, work with brilliant minds, and solve some of the toughest challenges in national defense and intelligence. Your work matters here.

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