Cyber Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly) to support their Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, the engineer will support mission-critical systems that automate complex workflows, enabling customers to focus on high-priority cyber and intelligence operations. The position involves serving as a technical leader across the systems engineering lifecycle, working closely with Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. The team operates in an Agile environment and leverages modern engineering and DevOps practices. This position is performed onsite at a contractor facility, with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree)
- Twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle
- Experience developing and implementing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions
- Experience conducting system trade studies and lifecycle optimization analyses
- Experience managing system configuration (hardware, software, and documentation)
- Experience developing scalable system design solutions considering cost, risk, and growth
- Knowledge of current and evolving engineering standards and best practices
- Experience defining system interfaces, including origination, destination, and data characteristics
Nice To Haves
- Experience with agency dataflow and reporting solutions
- Experience defining performance, availability, scalability, and security requirements for large-scale systems
- Experience leading Agile development teams
- Experience integrating COTS and GOTS solutions across multiple vendors
- Experience with cloud or clustered storage environments
- Experience developing secure, compliant solutions aligned with policy and regulatory requirements
Responsibilities
- Analyze user needs and develop system requirements and specifications
- Develop and contribute to systems engineering documentation (e.g., CONOPS, requirements, interface control documents)
- Lead system design, development, and integration efforts
- Guide stakeholders in refining requirements and recommending technical solutions
- Conduct system trade studies and feasibility analyses to optimize lifecycle performance
- Plan and execute system verification and validation activities
- Lead system integration and test planning
- Interface directly with Government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and risks
- Provide technical direction across the full systems engineering lifecycle
- Ensure configuration management and control of system components and documentation
- Define system interfaces, including data flow and integration points across complex systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
