Software Engineer Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer in the United States (Maryland) to design, build, and operate highly scalable distributed systems and cloud-native applications. The role emphasizes Java, distributed computing, Kubernetes, containerization, and AWS cloud services to move the platform beyond plain JAVA/JVM and enable secure AI/ML model training and deployment at scale.

Qualified candidates have active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 20 years of Systems Engineering experience on similar

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.
• Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate highly scalable distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Leverage Java and distributed computing expertise to move the platform beyond JAVA/JVM while ensuring a secure environment for AI/ML model training and deployment at scale.
• Utilize Kubernetes and containerization to deploy and manage applications in containerized environments.
• Engage with AWS cloud services to support scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Java

Distributed computing

Kubernetes

Containerization / Docker

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Docker

Job description

Responsibilities

The team is in search of an experienced Software Engineer to design, build, and operate highly scalable distributed systems and cloud-native applications. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong Java and distributed computing experience, hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and containerization, and practical familiarity with AWS cloud services. Critical bridge role using expertise in distributed computing and containerization to move the platform beyond JAVA/JVM , creating a secure environment where AI/ML models can be trained and deployed at scale.

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
• Experience with Docker/containerization and deploying applications in containerized environments.
• Practical familiarity with AWS and cloud computing concepts.

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Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
• Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity, with demonstrated expertise in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution; in lieu of a degree, an additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted

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.

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

$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.

EEO

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