Junior Systems Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly

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Fort Meade, MD, USA
In-Office
66K-106K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Develops system, configuration, functional, and performance requirements for complex hardware and software systems. Creates compliance, operational, and technical documentation; formulates performance strategies; gathers technical information; and supports requirements analysis, modeling, integration, testing, and sustainment. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, software lifecycle knowledge, agile or spiral development familiarity, and Security+ certification.
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Responsibilities

Peraton has an immediate opportunity for a cleared Junior Systems Engineer to join our team here in Laurel, MD. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to join a large Cyber and Data Management program where they can continue to develop their skills and grow with our amazing technical team. As a Systems Engineer, you'll do the following tasks:

  • Creator of program artifacts to include compliance, performance, and operational documentation
  • Formulation and documentation of client performance strategies and initiatives
  • Researched, drafted, designed and developed individual system requirements to meet client specifications of
  • compute, storage, capability, capacity and sustainment.
  • Create individual configuration, functional and system requirements for each system built in order to meet and
  • exceed customer requirements
  • Gather technical information, prepare written text
  • Use Office tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc

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Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required. 
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field is required; NOTE: A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field. Without a degree, we can accept four (4) years of experience in development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software/system development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, and testing of complex hardware/software systems.
  • Familiar with the software development process described in the J-STD-016 and IEEE/EIA 12207, "Information technology-Software life cycle processes" and possesses at least one (l) year of experience developing software in accordance with these standards OR
    • Requirements analysis, modeling AND
    • Developing documentation required to support a program's technical issues and training
  • Understanding of agile and/or spiral development
  • A Security+ certification is required.

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.



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$66,000 - $106,000. 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

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or Engineering
  • Four years of development or engineering experience may substitute for the degree, including requirements analysis, system development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, and testing of complex hardware or software systems
  • At least one year of software development experience following J-STD-016 and IEEE/EIA 12207 software lifecycle standards, or experience with requirements analysis, modeling, and technical documentation
  • Understanding of agile and/or spiral development
  • Security+ certification

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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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