Peraton is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.
This position supports Peraton's federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative.
This program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric, cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume, near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications, development of new cloud-native solutions, and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization.
As a Lead Systems Engineer at Peraton, you will drive end-to-end systems engineering execution across a large-scale federal modernization program.
You will operate between architecture and delivery—ensuring that system designs are translated into working, integrated, and scalable solutions. You will lead engineering efforts across multiple teams, coordinating system integration, requirements alignment, and technical execution.
Location: Suitland, MD (Hybrid)
Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:- Provide technical leadership across systems engineering efforts within the DTAM program
- Translate architectural designs into actionable engineering plans and execution
- Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and integration points
- Lead system integration across applications, data platforms, and cloud environments
- Ensure systems meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security requirements
- Identify and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges
- Support modernization efforts by engineering transitions from legacy to cloud native systems
- Collaborate with architects, developers, data engineers, and program leadership to ensure alignment
- Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices, enabling automation, testing, and continuous delivery
- Participate in stakeholder discussions, providing technical insight and decision support
- Mentor engineering teams and enforce systems engineering best practices
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and 16 years of experience or an Associates degree and 18 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 20 years of experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or technical leadership roles
- Proven experience supporting large-scale, complex IT systems or modernization programs
- Strong experience with systems engineering principles, including requirements, integration, and validation
- Experience integrating complex systems across applications, data platforms, and infrastructure
- Experience working in cloud-based environments and modern distributed systems
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices and system engineering within CI/CD environments
- Ability to manage system complexity across multiple teams and technical domains
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Agile certifications (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Experience supporting large-scale federal programs
- Experience with large-scale data systems or real-time processing environments
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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and 16 years of experience, or associate’s degree and 18 years of experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 20 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or technical leadership roles
- Experience supporting large-scale, complex IT systems or modernization programs
- Strong experience with systems engineering principles, including requirements, integration, and validation
- Experience integrating complex systems across applications, data platforms, and infrastructure
- Experience working in cloud-based environments and modern distributed systems
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices and systems engineering within CI/CD environments
- Ability to manage system complexity across multiple teams and technical domains
- Cloud certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Agile certification such as Scrum or SAFe
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional certification
- Experience supporting large-scale federal programs
- Experience with large-scale data systems or real-time processing environments
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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