Senior Cyber Software Engineer (TS/SCI with 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

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.