Computer Network Support Systems Engineer

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

Peraton is hiring a Computer Network Support Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Fort Meade, Maryland. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.

As a Computer Network Support Systems Engineer you will support a customer computer network operations organization by providing systems engineering and project management expertise to assist with the following activities:

• Perform analysis and provide recommendations pertaining to proposed AI/ML architecture designs and proposals
• Work with organizations to coordinate and help shape interactions on AI/ML deployments with the customer’s enterprise
• Coordinate activities to assess program management planning, execution, and reporting processes for various projects that include software, sustainment, and advanced technology initiatives
• Assist with operating in an agile development process including maintaining agile development tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Develop new processes, as needed, and ensure that the processes are reliable, repeatable, and sustainable
• Assist in defining process improvement strategies and lessons learned
• Document existing processes #AJCM

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Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:  LU

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 6 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence agile development tools
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environments
• Systems Engineering, process engineering, and project management experience
• AI/ML experience, especially relating to LLM-based systems
• Familiarity with working in an agile development environment
• Experience with Python
• Cyber/IT helpdesk experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.