Mission-Critical Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Subsidized employee benefits

Job summary

Peraton seeks a highly capable Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure next-gen software systems with emphasis on defensive security techniques. You will build, test, and improve applications while mitigating vulnerabilities and collaborating across disciplines in a mission-driven environment.

The role involves hands-on coding, security testing, and architecture-level input to ensure scalable, secure solutions supported by clear documentation and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and operate software solutions that integrate advanced security practices.
• Conduct ongoing security testing and participate in code reviews to enhance both system security and feature functionality.
• Debug, design, and develop new software applications, as well as modify and optimize existing systems.
• Provide engineering recommendations and design solutions to mitigate potential security risks.
• Contribute at all levels of the architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Develop and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for long-term system sustainability.
• Collaborate with team members to share expertise, promote secure coding practices, and foster innovation.
• Ability to develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices.

Skills

Security engineering

Java

C

C++

RESTful services

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Linux

Solaris

Job description

Peraton seeks a highly capable Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure next-gen software systems with emphasis on defensive security techniques. You will build, test, and improve applications while mitigating vulnerabilities and collaborating across disciplines in a mission-driven environment.

The role involves hands-on coding, security testing, and architecture-level input to ensure scalable, secure solutions supported by clear documentation and a strong team culture.