Remote Systems Engineer: Dataflow & NiFi Modernization

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operational systems with a focus on dataflow management and cloud migration. The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users.

You will contribute to modernizing dataflows and transitioning legacy capabilities to cloud environments, while supporting real-time mission needs.

Qualifications

• Ten years of Systems Engineer experience in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Responsibilities

• Process Dataflow Management Requests and implement efficient dataflow solutions
• Create and manage dataflows using Apache NiFi
• Manage and support operational systems that process and maintain mission data
• Support dataflow modernization efforts, including migration from hardware-based systems to virtual cloud environments
• Evaluate existing dataflows, develop requirements, and rebuild flows with operations teams
• Develop system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions
• Support analytical requirements and mission needs

Skills

Dataflow management

Apache NiFi

Linux CLI

TS/SCI with polygraph

Dataflow modernization

Cloud migration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering/CS/related

5 years of additional SE experience may substitute for a degree

Tools

NiFi Registry

Zookeeper

Elasticsearch

Grafana

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operational systems with a focus on dataflow management and cloud migration. The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users.

You will contribute to modernizing dataflows and transitioning legacy capabilities to cloud environments, while supporting real-time mission needs.