Systems Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Bonus plan

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage Operational Systems and dataflows with Apache NiFi. The role includes reviewing DMRs, migrating flows to the cloud, and supporting cyber defense initiatives.

On-call after hours is required, with a focus on secure, scalable architectures. Ideal candidates have extensive SE experience (20+ years), an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a strong background in NiFi clusters, Zookeeper, Elasticsearch, and Grafana within DoD or IC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.
• Minimum 20 years of Systems Engineer experience in large-scale programs.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, or create Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs).
• Design, implement, and migrate dataflows to virtual/cloud environments.
• Provide after-hours on-call support and cyber defense integration.

Skills

Data flow management

NiFi

Cloud migration

Security clearance TS/SCI

Systems engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in system engineering or related field

Tools

Zookeeper

Elastic Search

Grafana

NiFi Registry

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is currently looking for a Systems Engineer to help the project with managing Operational Systems, as well as creating and managing dataflows using tools such as Apache NiFi. The team member will review/process DMR's and provide solutions to implement efficient Dataflows. In addition the team SE would also participate in Dataflow modernization efforts migrating current flows on hardware to the virtual cloud environment. This entails evaluating the current Dataflows, building out requirements, then working with Operations team members in rebuilding new flows. This position requires on-call after hours support.

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations' continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs. Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

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Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have experience with the following;

• 8+ years of data flow experience
• Minimum working 12 year's working within the Intelligence Community working with mission systems and mission data formats
• Extensive experience with Mission Systems that process and manage mission data
• Experience working with mission data formats
• Experience managing hardware and working from the Linux Operating Systems CLI to manage NiFi configurations and perform software upgrades
• Experience building out NiFi clusters using Zookeeper
• Experience reviewing and processing, or creating Dataflow Management Requests, DMRs
• Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing and building complex Dataflows
• Experience managing analytical needs and requirements
• Experience in creating Systems Architectural Diagrams depicting software and system functions
• Experience with software such as; Zookeeper, Elastic Search, Grafana, NiFi Registry

Basic Qualifications

• Twenty (20)years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Five (5)years of additional SE experience may be substitute for a bachelor's degree. Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph required.

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.

Investing in Your Growth

Selected candidates may be eligible for enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements.

Details

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.

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 at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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