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Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

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 helps ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users. The engineer will contribute to modernizing dataflows and operational systems, including transitioning legacy capabilities into cloud-based environments while supporting real-time mission needs. The position offers hands-on work with dataflow technologies such as Apache NiFi on 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 system command-line interface (CLI) to manage software configurations and perform 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.
25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
Eligible participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health savings account.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Parental leave.
401(k).
Paid time off for vacation.
Company-paid holidays.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.