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Cyber Systems Engineer

Peraton
United States, Maryland, Jessup
Jan 12, 2026

Cyber Systems Engineer
Job Locations

US-MD-Jessup




Requisition ID
2026-162541

Position Category
Cyber Security

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly



Responsibilities

The System Engineer is responsible for architectural design and development, end-to-end engineering of interfaces, both internal and external, and architectural level system engineering activities. Work will also include definition and management of system requirements and verification activities. The preferred candidate should be able to work and function in a dynamic environment where requirements can change according to the customer needs.



Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and, complexity.
  • Four (4) years of additional general engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, totaling 19 years of engineering experience.
  • Multi-discipline background including both hardware and software development, experience in Agile environment
  • Ability to objectively assess possible architectural limitations or shortcomings in such areas as scaling, speed, and throughput
  • Knowledge of customer SIGINT mission systems and thorough understanding of applicable commercial technologies and commercial best practices, as they related to the specific demands of SIGINT
  • Familiarity with Jenkins Test Script Development and Execution
  • Familiarity with Cisco TRex and/or Ixia Traffic Generation
  • Experience supporting system and S/W architecture, development, requirements analysis, design, process execution and evaluation, selections and evaluation of COTS/GOTS tools and test integration
  • Proficiency in Linux and experience working with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, IPv4/6, etc.
  • Familiarity with code development, test and configuration management tools; scripting in Perl; and XML/XSD, messaging and schemas
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required


Peraton Overview

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

$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.


EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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