Junior Systems Engineer / Active TS/SCI

Peraton; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, a leading national security company, is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer for its Federal Strategic Cyber program. The role is based in Washington, DC, and involves supporting configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the program's infrastructure.

The candidate will work in Linux environments, with hands-on OpenWRT-based systems, and may perform scripting in Bash or Python. U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in systems engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Linux administration and CLI operations.
• Working familiarity with OpenWRT firmware, configuration, and network setup.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
• U.S. citizenship required and TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the program's infrastructure.
• Work in Linux environments with OpenWRT-based systems.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems and network devices.
• Provide root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for system issues.
• Apply updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation and configuration records.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on tasks and deliverables.

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

OpenWRT

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenWRT

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire aJunior Systems Engineer for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Washington, DC

In 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 Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 Qualifications

• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python).
• Exposure to embedded systems or network appliances.
• Familiarity with Git or other version‑control tools.

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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.