Software Engineer – Cloud & DevSecOps

Peraton; Maryland; Presencial; USD 146.000 - 234.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Peraton is seeking a software engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to support mission-critical software development for national security programs. You will analyze requirements, design and implement features, and ensure system reliability across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data processing, cloud security, infrastructure as code with Terraform, and robust CI/CD pipelines, with potential for growth and leadership on small efforts.

Formación

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.
• 14+ years of software development/engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 4 years additional software engineering experience may substitute a degree.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze user and system requirements to support software design and performance.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications with new features.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects for reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software with system architecture.
• Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions.
• Contribute to system integration efforts for compatibility and stability.
• Apply algorithmic thinking to meet performance requirements.
• Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures.

Conocimientos

JIRA

GitLab

Agile

Terraform

AWS

CI/CD

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

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.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Analyze user and system requirements to support software design, define performance expectations, and assess technical feasibility
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, including enhancing existing systems with new features and capabilities
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints.
• Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic
• Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability
• Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions
• Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software component

Documentation & Process:

• Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software and system components
• Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows
• Perform quality control activities to ensure adherence to coding standards and system requirements

Team Contribution & Leadership Growth:

• Contribute effectively within a development team, with the ability to lead small efforts or tasks as needed
• Assist in coordinating development activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery of software solutions
• Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical enhancements
• Design, develop and implement innovative software solutions that improve system functionality, address emerging requirements, and enhance operational efficiency.

Required Skills:

• JIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control.
• Proficient in coordinating Agile / Scrum Methodologies: Apply iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments.
• AWS Cloud Security: Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required
• Fourteen (14) years of experience in software development/engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.