External Job Posting Title Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs in Maryland is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our infrastructure team supporting advanced R&D efforts at a customer site. You will develop and maintain software that underpins complex research environments by integrating existing capabilities into new or modified systems and environments, improving reliability and performance.

This full-time, on-site role is based at a customer site near College Park, MD, and requires hands-on work in a highly secure

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 4+ years and a Masters, or 2+ years and a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline (or 10 years total with alternative).
• Software development experience with the building and integration of applications/services in complex environments.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and at least one of C/C++, Java, or Go.
• Familiarity with secure development practices in restricted environments.
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub/GitLab, Agile, and CI tooling (Jenkins).
• Strong problem-solving ability and quick learning in research settings.
• Strong communication skills to explain issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain research infrastructure software in complex systems.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified environments with quality and performance.
• Contribute across the software lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Build automation, tooling, and CI/CD workflows to accelerate development.
• Work in Linux-based environments with scripting and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with researchers to prototype and transition solutions to operations.
• Support networked systems interacting with networking stacks and data flows.
• Interface with customer stakeholders to coordinate priorities and progress.
• Monitor subcontractor tasks and ensure integration and quality standards.
• Produce design notes, build/deploy instructions, test evidence, and runbooks.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Go

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Agile

CI tooling (Jenkins)

Secure development practices

Problem solving

Communication skills

TS/SCI polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

KVM

VirtualBox

Proxmox

Ansible

Terraform

Artifact management

Reproducible builds

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our infrastructure team supporting advanced R&D efforts at a customer site. In this role you’ll develop and maintain software that underpins complex research environments by integrating existing capabilities into new or modified systems and environments, improving reliability and performance, and enabling rapid prototyping through disciplined software engineering practices.

This position supports a dynamic team of Peraton Labs, customer, and subcontractor personnel. The ideal candidate is comfortable working hands‑on in a highly secure environment, collaborating closely with researchers and engineers, and can also execute independently to drive solutions end-to-end.

This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Develop and sustain research infrastructure software supporting complex systems
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments, ensuring compatibility, performance, and maintainability
• Contribute across the software lifecycle: requirements interpretation, design, implementation, testing, verification, and deployment of prototype and operational software
• Build and improve automation, tooling, and CI/CD workflows to accelerate development and increase reliability (e.g., build pipelines, test automation, packaging, releases processes)
• Work in Linux-based development and runtime environments, including scripting and troubleshooting at the OS and application layers
• Collaborate with engineers/researchers to identify successful approaches to complex problems, rapidly iterate prototypes, and transition viable solutions toward operational use
• Support networked systems and software that interacts with networking stacks, data flows, distributed services, or mission environments
• Interface directly with customer stakeholders (technical and programmatic) to coordinate priorities, communicate progress, and resolve issues
• Monitor and direct subcontractor tasking as needed by providing technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring integration and quality standards are met
• Produce clear technical documentation (design notes, build/deploy instructions, test evidence, and operational runbooks)

*This position may be eligible for an increased sign‑on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 4+ years and a Masters, or 2+ years and a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 4 additional years of experience is required for a total of 10 years
• Software development experience with the building and integration of applications/services in complex environments
• Strong hands‑on proficiency in Python and at least one of C/C++, Java, or Go (exposure to all is a plus)
• Familiarity with secure development practices in restricted environments (e.g., hardened enclaves, controlled repos, offline build patterns)
• Working knowledge in software engineering practices and tooling, such as:
  • Git/GitHub/GitLab branching, PRs, and code reviews
  • Agile development practices
  • CI tooling (e.g., Jenkins) or similar pipelines
• Strong problem‑solving ability with a track record of learning new technologies quickly and delivering results in ambiguous/problem‑driven research settings
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues and tradeoffs to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required for this position

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting research platforms or environments where rapid prototyping transitions into operationally relevant software
• Prior experience providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, or coordinating work across development teams
• Experience with design, development, test, verification, and certification of operational software (including evidence‑driven testing and documentation)
• Strong “systems” familiarity:
  • Linux and Windows system skills
  • Shell scripting and automation
  • Virtualization / VM technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, Proxmox)
• Networking background:
  • TCP/IP fundamentals, routing/switching concepts, firewalls
  • Network service development, packet/data pipeline integration, network troubleshooting
• Experience with modern ecosystem tooling, such as:
  • Containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure automation via Ansible, Terraform
  • Artifact/package management, reproducible builds, release engineering

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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 non‑traditional 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

$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.

EEO

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