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Senior Cyber Software Engineer

Peraton

On-site
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Senior
14+ yrs
$176k–$282kPosted 2w ago

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Job description

Peraton is hiring a Senior Cyber Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Annapolis Junction, MD role ($176k–$282k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.

Senior Cyber Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

 

The Cyber Software Engineering, Senior Advisor implements, tests, and operates advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture. Performs on-going security testing and code review to improve software security. Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise. Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities. Contributes to all levels of the architecture and maintains technical documentation. Consults team members on secure coding practices. Develops a familiarity with new tools and best practices.

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Qualifications

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Basic Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, complexity is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 

Core Competencies and Skills:

  • Experience in agile software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, problem diagnosis/resolution, and source code management practices & tools.
  • Experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C, C++ for distributed systems, with proficiency in networking, multi-threading and implementation of REST APIs
  • Experience with the Spring framework, messaging frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ), streaming analytics (Apache Flink, Spark), management of containerized applications (Kubernetes).
  • Experience with Enabling tools (Git, Maven, Jira), DevOps (Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab Cl/Pipelines), Continuous Monitoring (ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash and Kibana), Nagios)
  • Experience with Apache Hadoop, Apache Accumulo and Apache NiFi
  • Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl, BASH, etc.)
  • Experience with AWS Cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud security, and Automation (AWS Lambda, CloudFormation)

Benefits:

 

Peraton 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.

 

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton?

The estimated salary range for Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton is $176,000 - $282,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton?

The required skills for Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton include: Java, C, C++, REST, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Spark, Kubernetes, Git, Maven, JIRA, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Hadoop, Linux, Python, Ruby, Perl, Bash, AWS, CloudFormation, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton?

Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton?

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