Systems Engineer – Senior (TS/SCI with Poly)

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$176k–$282kPosted Jul 13, 2026
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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support mission-critical Cloud Network Operations. A candidate that possesses a strong SystemsEngineering background supporting activities involving latest technology in support of Cloud Network Operations. Duties will include reviewing all requirements submitted by the customers and performing end-to-end systems engineering and identify new requirements to achieve mission needs.

 

Candidate should have experience in the design and implementation of data networks. In addition, network architectural design, implementation, and integration of new systems. Candidate should have knowledge/understanding and experience in network management protocols.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Working with engineering and network teams to provide customer requirements.
  • Designing and configuring the network and monitoring & maintaining the network.
  • Providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
  • Providing specific detailed information for hardware selection, implementation of techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
  • Experience/Expertise in all areas of network, hardware and interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
  • Designing and implementing failover solution for major customers.
  • Providing specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.

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Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Fourteen (14) years' experience as a NE/SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional NA/SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required.
  • Experience with Appliances (ASA), Cisco Nexus 9k’s as well as Cisco 2960-XR Layer 2 switches.
  • Knowledge of CISCO 6500 series Catalyst, configuration switches 9332, 9336, 9508, ASR 1009, 1013, 1003, install GRE tunnels, MPLS and conduct redundancy test on multiples CISCO series network equipment.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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