Systems Engineer - Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex systems that support our business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems architecture, troubleshooting, and optimization, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and security. A key aspect of this role is researching and ensuring traceability of requirements, ensuring they are well-documented and met throughout the system lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement system architecture solutions to meet business needs.
• Conduct thorough research to ensure system requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain traceability matrices to track system requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Monitor system performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and enhance existing systems while maintaining compliance with documented requirements.
• Manage system security, including data protection, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.
• Automate system administration tasks and improve efficiency through scripting and other tools.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams, ensuring best practices in system management.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines, ensuring alignment with documented requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system engineering.

*Position is contingent upon Spring 2025 contract award*

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• BA/BS and 5+ years of experience; Masters and 3+ years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Proficiency in networking protocols, security principles, and system automation.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Strong ability to research, analyze, and document system requirements with traceability.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Experience in virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
• Understanding of database management and storage solutions.
• Background in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, etc.).

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.