Systems Engineering- TS/SCI with Poly

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Cyber Mission unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role uses Agile/DevOps to deliver high-quality software to mission customers from a contractor facility with flexible work schedules.

You will analyze user needs, draft operations concepts, and translate high-level architectures into system requirements. The candidate will participate in design and development, guide requirements, assess alternatives, and perform feasibility studies while

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.
• IAT Level 1 or higher required.
• Bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Fourteen (14) 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.
• The ability to implement comprehensive Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions.
• The ability to conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas.
• The ability to ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system.
• The ability to develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth.
• The ability to maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest.
• The ability to recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria.
• The ability to provide technical direction for the full systems engineering life cycle.
• The ability to fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software.]

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs, draft concept of operations documents, and use high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Participate in design and development activities, guide users in formulating requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Plan and conduct system verification activities.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems; manage IT infrastructure and processes.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and install/load OS software; troubleshoot and maintain systems; improve reliability and performance.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level 1+

System engineering leadership

SOA design

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering / CS / Information Systems / related discipline

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our Cyber Mission business unit located in Annapolis Junction, MD. The team supports multiple products that automate manual tasks so that mission customers can focus on more complex issues. The team employs Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to ensure that high-quality, reliable software is delivered to the customer. The position is to be performed in a contractor facility which allows for flexible work schedules.

The Systems Engineer is expected to analyze user's needs, draft concept of operations documents, and use high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing system requirements and participates in design and development activities, guide the users in formulating requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies. The candidate may also plan and conduct system verification activities.

The ideal candidate would also have experience providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.
• IAT Level 1 or higher 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. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Fourteen (14) 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.
• The ability to implement comprehensive Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions.
• The ability to conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas.
• The ability to ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system.
• The ability to develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth.
• The ability to maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest.
• The ability to recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria.
• The ability to provide technical direction for the full systems engineering life cycle.
• The ability to fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Six (6) years of experience (combined) with Unix, Linux.
• The ability to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

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.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.