Software Engineering, Lead Associate (Mid-Level)

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and leading junior and mid-level engineers to build proofs of concept for one-of-a-kind capabilities.
• Performing peer testing and code review.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues.
• Contributing to all levels of the architecture.
• Maintaining key system technical documentation.
• Developing a familiarity with new tools and best practices.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and further implementation of best practices in software development, unit testing, agile scrum, and DevSecOps.
• Collaborating with your team to author technical reports and demonstrate capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders.

**This role requires full-time on-site support.**

 

**This program allows for a flexible work schedule and is walking distance from a Metro station.**

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a US security clearance
• NOTE: SECRET clearance is required to start. Any offer to an UNCLEARED candidate is contingent upon successful adjudication of a SECRET clearance. If the uncleared candidate accepts the offer, Peraton will submit for SECRET clearance. Upon successful adjudication, a start date will be set and continued clearance processing toward TOP SECRET / SCI will be performed
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another technical field with 5 years of experience or Masters (MS/MA) in a related field with 3 years of experience
• Active Security+ Certification, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from start date.
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, Java, or other C-style, cross-platform programming languages
• Experience developing software for and configuring Linux and/or Unix systems
• Demonstrated experience writing, testing, and debugging software
• Ability to develop and document system-level design options, including integration with commercial and government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) systems and software
• Experience with version control, issue tracking, and documentation tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and initiative to perform a wide variety of tasks to achieve program success

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

• An Active/Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Active Security+ Certification
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Linux development experience at both user and kernel levels
• Experience modifying and compiling large open-source codebases
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, etc.
• Experience with dnf package management using local repositories

Peraton Overview

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.

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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.