Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly Jobs

Software EngineerAnnapolis Junction, MD Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $135,000 - $216,000Job DescriptionPeraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions. About The Role Peraton is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure next-generation software systems. This role focuses on implementing advanced security techniques in alignment with the Technical Reference Architecture, ensuring resilient, high-performing solutions that directly support mission success. What You'll Do: Hands-on in building, testing, and enhancing software applications, while proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. You will collaborate across disciplines to strengthen system security, contribute to architecture-level decisions, and shape the future of software capabilities within a dynamic mission environment.Design, implement, test, and operate software solutions that integrate advanced security practices.Conduct ongoing security testing and participate in code reviews to enhance both system security and feature functionality.Debug, design, and develop new software applications, as well as modify and optimize existing systems.Provide engineering recommendations and design solutions to mitigate potential security risks.Contribute at all levels of the architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.Develop and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for long-term system sustainability.Collaborate with team members to share expertise, promote secure coding practices, and foster innovation.Ability to develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices.#MDFSP Qualifications Basic Qualifications:Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience with Open Source (NoSQL) databases such as HBase, Accumulo, or BigTable.At least six (6) years of experience within the most recent eight (8) years developing production software for Solaris or Linux environments.Six (6) years of software development experience using Java, C, or C++.Demonstrated work experience developing RESTful servicesDemonstrated work experience developing infrastructure as codeDemonstrated work experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Ansible and TerraformDemonstrated work experience in Java developmentExperience with KubernetesPrevious experience developing analytics applicationsPeraton 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. Details 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at