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Software Engineer with Security Clearance
PeratonHerndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$104k - $166k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role 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 systems running in a containerized environment. Qualifications 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
* 2+ years of experience with Java
* 3+ years of experience with Python
* 2+ years of experience with SQL
* 2+ years of experience with Shell Script
* 2+ years of experience with Unix/Linux
* TS/SCI with current polyPreferred Qualifications * 2 years of experience with JavaScript
* Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
* 2 years of experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift or another variant)
* Familiarity with NiFi
* Experience with cross-domain systems
Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
* 2+ years of experience with Java
* 3+ years of experience with Python
* 2+ years of experience with SQL
* 2+ years of experience with Shell Script
* 2+ years of experience with Unix/Linux
* TS/SCI with current polyPreferred Qualifications * 2 years of experience with JavaScript
* Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
* 2 years of experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift or another variant)
* Familiarity with NiFi
* Experience with cross-domain systems
Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Skills
SQL
Shell
Scrum
Agile
HTTPS
Java
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Python
SAFe
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