Senior Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a senior Software Engineer to support IC data custodians through a suite of web-based applications. You will lead multiple software teams, influence data extraction and enrichment strategies, and collaborate with customer teams to define mission-driven requirements.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, ML-inspired discovery, and the use of tools like DataXplorer and GMAE to tell data-driven stories. Extensive experience and a TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. (Four (4) additional SWE years may substitute for degree.)
• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on similar programs.
• Minimum of 6 recent years of development experience.
• Knowledgeable with data enrichment/conversion methods, familiar with data ontologies/schemas, strong with structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), and has database experience.
• JAVA, analytic development experience, and working knowledge of NIFI are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Devise strategies to extract meaning and value from structured and unstructured data.
• Leverage statistical methods and/or machine learning to discover patterns and behaviors of entities.
• Use query and visualization tools, such as DataXplorer and GMAE, to present datasets in a story-like manner.
• Develop methodologies for automated data characterization across metadata domains.
• Analyze and develop requirements to support data ingestion and characterization of new data types.
• Collaborate with customer teams to understand mission needs and requirements.
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects and lead multiple software teams.
• Select software development processes in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
• Ensure quality control of all developed software; delegate and monitor testing.
• Develop simple data queries for databases or data repositories.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in CS

20+ years SWE

6 years development

data enrichment

XML/CSV/JSON

Java

NiFi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

DataXplorer

GMAE

NiFi

Job description

Responsibilities

The project supports a suite of web-based applications that automate data management for IC data custodians. The products facilitate the capture of information and approvals that allow for the movement of data through the customer mission space in a compliant manner. These products are critical to standardize and simplify data movement as well as data reuse and integration with downstream tools. The TTO is performed out of the Peraton facility and offers flexible hours.

• Devise strategies to extract meaning and value from structured and unstructured data.
• Leverage statistical methods and/or machine learning to discover patterns and behaviors of entities.
• Use query and visualization tools, such as DataXplorer and GMAE, to present question focused datasets in a story-like manner.
• Work with various domains of metadata to develop to develop new methodologies and techniques for automated data characterization.
• Analyze and develop requirements to support the characterization and ingestion of new and existing data types.
• Collaborate with customer teams to understand direct mission needs and requirements.
• Devise strategies to extract meaning and value from structured and unstructured data and collaborate with customer teams to understand mission needs.
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects and serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software. Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. (Four (4) additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.)
• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Minimum of 6 recent years of development experience.
• Knowledgeable with data enrichment/conversion methods, familiar with data ontologies/schemas, strong knowledge of structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), and has database experience.
• JAVA, analytic development experience, and working knowledge of NIFI are highly desired.

Desired Qualifications:

• Analytic development experience using scripting languages such as Python and Scala to use statistical libraries against data.
• Skilled with big data processing frameworks such as Pig, MapReduce and Spark to scale algorithms over large volumes of data.
• Experience employing combination (2 or more) of analysis, computer science, mathematics, and software engineering skills to devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
• Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and data mining.
• Skilled with data flows, Pig scripting, Hadoop MapReduce, and various analytic tools.
• Skilled working with development and SE teams, other stakeholders agencies, and leadership.
• Knowledge of data indexing and analytic development.
• Experience working with cloud service providers and data stewards.
• Demonstrated experience in network metadata processing, manipulation, and analysis in support of intelligence analysis.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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