Peraton is building a pipeline of qualified IT professionals to support Florida state government programs in Tallahassee, FL. We are seeking candidates across multiple disciplines including application development, systems administration, architecture, and software programming.
This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven environment supporting enterprise-level systems, infrastructure, and application solutions.
Why Join PeratonYou will have the opportunity to support a large-scale government IT program delivering critical systems and services, while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)
Responsibilities will vary based on role but may include:
Applications Development Analyst / Systems Software Programmer
- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and software solutions
- Support system enhancements, integrations, and troubleshooting activities
- Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into technical solutions
Systems Administrator
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and infrastructure
- Monitor system performance, security, and availability
- Troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues
Systems Architect / Applications Architect
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing system architectures
- Define technical standards, frameworks, and best practices
- Provide guidance on system integration, modernization, and cloud strategies
Across All Roles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Support enterprise IT operations, development, and modernization efforts
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and operational standards
Qualifications will vary based on role
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or an Associates degree and 7 years of experience or a High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years of experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
- Minimum of 5 to 12 years of experience depending on role and level
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Application development and software engineering
- Systems administration or infrastructure support
- Systems or application architecture
- Software programming and development
- Experience working in enterprise IT environments
- Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve technical issues
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Must be local to Tallahassee, Florida
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting state or government environments
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, or ITIL processes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
- Relevant technical certifications aligned to role
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$86,000 - $138,000. 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 and 5 years of experience, or an associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years of experience
- 5 to 12 years of experience, depending on role and level
- Experience in application development, software engineering, systems administration, infrastructure support, systems architecture, application architecture, or software programming and development
- Experience working in enterprise IT environments
- Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve technical issues
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status
- Local to Tallahassee, Florida
- Experience supporting state or government environments
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, or ITIL processes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
- Relevant technical certifications aligned to the role
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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