Cyber Software Engineer, Senior Advisor

Responsibilities

Join Peraton as a Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Intelligence | Laurel, MD

 

Are you ready to build mission-critical software solutions that protect national security? Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of an agile product development team, you’ll help drive innovation and build next-generation tools that directly support our nation’s cyber defense capabilities.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll be deeply involved in the full software development lifecycle—from designing and developing new features to optimizing performance and ensuring reliable operations. You'll work on mission-driven solutions that matter, collaborating closely with a skilled team of engineers in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced software solutions

• Test and fine-tune systems for maximum performance and reliability

• Support mission-critical operations, including sustainment and troubleshooting

• Participate in after-hours and on-call rotations, ensuring systems are up and running when they matter most

What You Bring:

• Passion for problem-solving and continuous learning

• A collaborative mindset with a strong sense of mission

• Solid experience with agile software development practices

Who We Are:

At Peraton, we deliver trusted, innovative solutions that support space, intelligence, defense, and cyber missions across the globe. As a national security contractor with deep roots in solving the toughest challenges, our 9,000+ employees work tirelessly to protect and promote U.S. interests—every day. From modernizing government IT systems to advancing cybersecurity and supporting critical intelligence missions, Peraton plays a vital role in shaping the future of national defense. We’re not just engineers and technologists—we’re mission partners who thrive on purpose, challenge, and impact.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Are you a seasoned Software Engineer ready to take on impactful challenges? We’re looking for a highly skilled professional with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our innovative team working on complex, mission-critical programs.

 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph — a must-have to work in our secure, high-trust environment.

• 20+ years of software engineering experience delivering excellence in projects of similar scale and complexity.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution. (Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant SWE experience can substitute for the degree requirement.)

Your Expertise Includes:

• Mastery in Java programming for distributed systems, with deep understanding of networking and multi-threading.

• Hands-on experience in Agile development methodologies, thriving in dynamic team environments.

• Skilled with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or equivalents, ensuring efficient and scalable data management.

• Proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, enabling smooth application deployment.

• Strong foundation in Linux fundamentals and fluency in at least one scripting language (Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.).

• Proven track record implementing robust RESTful APIs.

• Experience developing with the Spring framework to build modern, maintainable applications.

• Familiarity with source code management tools and best practices.

• Well-versed in enabling tools like Git, Maven, Jira.

• Expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing pipelines using Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab CI.

• Knowledge of Continuous Monitoring solutions such as the ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Nagios.

Bonus Skills That Will Set You Apart:

• Experience with Apache Open Source Hadoop ecosystem.

• Knowledge of Apache Accumulo for big data storage and management.

• Hands-on with Apache NiFi for data flow automation.

 

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