The project supports a suite of web-based applications that automate data management for IC data custodians. The products facilitate the capture of information and approvals that allow for the movement of data through the customer mission space in a compliant manner. These products are critical to standardize and simplify data movement as well as data reuse and integration with downstream tools. The work is performed at the Peraton contractor facility and offers flexible hours.
The Data Ingest team is seeking Systems Engineer to:
- Outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions.
- Uitilize a working knowledge of NiFi, be comfortable working in a Linux environment, interact with data ontologies (schemas), structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), have database experience (MySQL/NoSQL) and analytic query experience with a platform.
- Work with numerous concurrent IC-provided data sets to identify, map and model data transformation routines supporting ingestion into the customer's corporate repositories and be able to document new and existing data flows supporting data routing implementations.
- A working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements is highly desired, as well as experience with JAVA and Splunk.
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QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
- Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. 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.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Systems Engineering efforts is required
- Able to implement comprehensive SOA solutions
- Able to conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas
- Able to ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system
- Able to develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth
- Able to maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest
- Able to recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria
- Able to provide technical direction for the full systems engineering life cycle
- Able to fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements
- Experience with JAVA and Splunk is highly desired
- Experience with current and evolving agency dataflow and reporting solutions
- Experience in developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems
- Experience in leading agile development models
- Experience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors
- Experience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environments
- Experience planning and integrating secure compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives
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
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Twenty years of experience as a systems engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- 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
- Demonstrated experience supporting systems engineering efforts
- Ability to implement comprehensive service-oriented architecture solutions
- Ability to conduct or approve end-to-end system trade analyses
- Ability to review and control evolving hardware, software, and system documentation configurations
- Ability to develop system design alternatives considering lifecycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, expansion, and growth
- Knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to system development
- Ability to recommend preferred solutions based on selection criteria
- Ability to provide technical direction across the full systems engineering lifecycle
- Ability to define software interfaces, including origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics
- Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements
- Experience with Java and Splunk
- Experience with agency dataflow and reporting solutions
- Experience developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large-scale systems
- Experience leading agile development models
- Experience integrating commercial and government off-the-shelf products from multiple vendors
- Experience developing and deploying storage in clustered or cloud environments
- Experience planning and integrating secure, compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives
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.
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