Software Engineer- Mid

Peraton's Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a Software Engineer to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. The candidate will work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team primarily focusing on building and maintaining containerized systems running in Kubernetes, however, will also participate in requirements gathering and assisting the Information Assurance team in maintaining security paperwork. This position is 100% on-site.

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.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• 4+ years' experience with Java, 3+ years with Python and JavaScript, and 2+ years with shell scripts
• 5 years building and maintaining systems running on Linux or other UNIX-like systems
• 2 years working with DevOps or DevSecOps teams in deploying and troubleshooting container-based systems
• TS/SCI with ability to obtain a poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
• 2 years' experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift or another variant)
• Experience with NiFi
• Requirements management
• Maintaining systems documentation
• Experience with cross-domain systems

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.