Cyber Systems Engineer, Lead Associate

Peraton is seeking a System Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of Next Generation SIGINT architecture. This position is focused on the 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, CONOPs and verification and validation activities. The ideal candidate should be able to work and function in a dynamic environment where requirements can change according to the customer needs.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with six (6) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. Four (4) years of additional years' SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience as a System Engineer supporting system and software architecture development, requirements analysis, designing complex collection systems, process execution and evaluation, selections and evaluation of COTS/GOTS tools and test integration.
• Experience with analysis of architectural data flows and interface definition.
• Ability to assess possible architectural limitations or shortcomings in areas such as scaling, speed, and throughput.
• Ability to develop data queries as appropriate for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Knowledge of Network Defense mission systems.
• Familiarity with XML/XSD, messaging and schemas.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Linux.

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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.