Systems Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • $135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operational systems and dataflow management in a dynamic technical environment. The role contributes to mission success by ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users.

The engineer will help modernize dataflows and operational systems, including transitioning legacy capabilities into cloud-based environments while supporting real-time mission needs. This is a hands-on role involving dataflow technologies such as Apache NiFi and systems that support decision-making and operational effectiveness across mission environments.

Requirements

• Ten years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience within the Intelligence Community working with mission systems that process and manage mission data.
• Experience working with mission data formats.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems CLI for managing software configurations and performing software upgrades.
• Familiarity with Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs).
• Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing or building dataflows.
• Experience managing analytical needs and requirements.
• Experience creating system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions.
• Experience with tools such as Zookeeper, Elasticsearch, Grafana, and NiFi Registry.

Responsibilities

• Process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient dataflow solutions.
• Create and manage dataflows using Apache NiFi.
• Manage and support operational systems that process and maintain mission data.
• Support dataflow modernization, including migration from hardware-based systems to virtual cloud environments.
• Evaluate existing dataflows, develop requirements, and rebuild flows in collaboration with operations teams.
• Develop system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions.
• Support analytical requirements and mission needs.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and their dependents on critical National Security programs.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short- and long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior