Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical dataflow management in a remote capacity. You will help ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver essential mission data to end users.

You will contribute to modernizing dataflows, transitioning legacy capabilities to cloud-based environments, and supporting real-time mission needs. This hands-on role targets engineers with experience in dataflow technologies like Apache NiFi to drive

Qualifications

• 10 years of Systems Engineer experience in similar scope and contracts.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience (5 extra years counts as substitution).

Responsibilities

• Process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) 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 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

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Systems Engineering / CS / Info Systems / Eng. Science / Eng. Management) or equivalent

Tools

Apache NiFi

Zookeeper

Elasticsearch

Grafana

NiFi Registry

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, 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 (5) 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

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience within the Intelligence Community working with mission systems that process and manage mission data
• Experience working with mission data formats
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems CLI to manage software configurations and perform software upgrades
• Familiarity with Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs)
• Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing or building dataflows
• Experience managing analytical needs and requirements
• Experience creating system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions
• Experience with tools such as Zookeeper, Elasticsearch, Grafana, and NiFi Registry

This position will require on-call support after approximately six (6) months of on-the-job training.

Systems Engineer | Location: Remote

Active TS/SCI with polygraph required - this position supports a high-priority mission with immediate impact.

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operational systems and dataflow management within a dynamic technical environment. In this role, you will directly contribute to enabling mission success by ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users.

You will play a key role in modernizing dataflows and operational systems, helping transition legacy capabilities into cloud-based environments while supporting real-time mission needs. This is a hands-on opportunity for engineers with experience or interest in dataflow technologies, including Apache NiFi, to work on impactful systems that drive decision-making and operational effectiveness across mission environments.

What You'll Do

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

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