Responsibilities:
Peraton is seeking a Senior Data Flow Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large, complex data flows using the NiagaraFiles software application.
The engineer will evaluate data formatting or software issues affecting data flows and collaborate with Engineers and developers to identify effective solutions. They will also conduct assessments of existing data flows to optimize performance and ensure all flows meet compliance standards.
The team member will review and process DMRs and develop solutions that support efficient data flow implementation. Additionally, the Senior Engineer will participate in Data Flow Modernization efforts, migrating current hardware‑based flows to a virtual cloud environment. This work includes evaluating existing flows, developing requirements, and partnering with Operations team members to rebuild new flows.
This position includes one week of on‑call support, with occasional on‑site reporting required for urgent issues affecting systems that support data flows. On‑call rotation typically occurs once every 6 to 8 weeks.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- Seventeen (17) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
- Ideal candidates will have experience with the following;
- 6+ years of data flow experience
- Minimum working 10 year’s working within the Intelligence Community working with mission systems and mission data formats
- Experience with Mission Systems that process and manage mission data
- Experience working with mission data formats
- Experience reviewing and processing, or creating Dataflow Management Requests, DMRs
- Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing, building and documenting complex Dataflows
- Experience with DeltFi is highly desirable
- Experience managing analytical needs and requirements
- Experience in creating Systems Architectural Diagrams depicting software and system functions
- Experience providing customer support to assist users and customers with data flow questions and concerns
- Self-starter and well organized with the ability to work independently
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$176,000 - $282,000. 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 systems engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering science, engineering management, or a related discipline; five additional years of systems engineering experience may substitute
- Seventeen years of systems engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph
- Six or more years of data flow experience
- At least ten years working within the Intelligence Community with mission systems and mission data formats
- Experience with mission systems that process and manage mission data
- Experience reviewing, processing, or creating Dataflow Management Requests
- Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing, building, and documenting complex data flows
- Experience with DeltFi
- Experience managing analytical needs and requirements
- Experience creating systems architectural diagrams depicting software and system functions
- Experience providing customer support for data flow questions and concerns
- Ability to work independently and remain self-starting and well organized
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
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