Senior Cyber Software Engineer – Cyber MissionsLocation: Annapolis Junction, MD
Peraton is looking for a senior-level Cyber Software Engineer to join our cutting-edge Cyber Missions team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact software projects that shape the future of cybersecurity.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services, leveraging modern Java frameworks and best practices to build scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions.
Design, develop, and enhance complex software systems, including high-performance analytics, real-time systems, innovative algorithms, and large-scale data processing solutions.
Recommend new technologies and processes to optimize complex software projects and drive innovation.
Serve as the technical lead for multiple software development teams, guiding their work and ensuring alignment with project goals.
Select appropriate software development processes in coordination with the customer and system engineering teams.
Ensure quality control across all developed and modified software, maintaining the highest standards for reliability and performance.
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to teams and actively monitor their performance to ensure successful delivery.
Collaborate individually and within teams to review, test, and refine software components, ensuring they meet rigorous design and performance standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions.
Apply advanced software development methodologies and best practices tailored to each project’s needs.
Contribute to system-level design decisions, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and leveraging COTS/GOTS solutions to maximize efficiency.
Transform system requirements into actionable software components, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
What we offer:
Work on projects that directly impact national cybersecurity initiatives.
A collaborative and innovative team environment.
Opportunities to tackle some of the most challenging software engineering problems in the industry.
If you are passionate about solving complex problems, developing state-of-the-art software, and making a difference in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you.
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QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
Extensive Software Engineering Experience: 20+ years in complex software programs and contracts, working on projects of similar scope and complexity.
Proficiency with Java development is required.
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or four additional years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of the degree
- 20 or more years of experience in complex software programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity
- Proficiency with Java development
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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