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Cyber Systems Engineering

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Peraton is hiring a Cyber Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a systems engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide Engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at the customer site. The systems engineer will support and work closely with a Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) supporting a customer PMO and/or the Integration System Engineer (ISE) assigned to customer’s program. They will perform a wide variety of systems engineering activities and produce system engineering documentation that fully supports program standup and execution, including, as needed, required acquisition milestone decision technical documentation.

Responsibilities include:

Working with multiple organizations to develop formal validated mission and capability needs, and defining the requirements that meet these needs;
Developing, documenting and/or analyzing operational and system architectures in standard frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, MoDAF, UAF);
Drafting capability needs (CN), creating thread views, and mission use cases; defining mission outcomes and measures of success; evaluating capabilities threads and providing assessment responses and feedback; and
Working with LSE and/or ISE and the customer organizations on the development of short- and long-term acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline and at least 10 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s or PhD Degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Note: a High School Diploma or GED plus 14 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

Experience in cyber related missions and capabilities
A broad experience in systems engineering disciplines, system integration, project management, architecture development, mission use case and thread analysis.
A demonstrated ability to work constructively and successfully with diverse stakeholders to resolve mission and technical issues.
Self-starter, with high attention to detail, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 eligible 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

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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

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What You Should Know About Cyber Systems Engineering, Peraton

Join Peraton as a Cyber Systems Engineer in Fort Meade and become a part of our Cyber Mission business unit. In this exciting role, you'll have the chance to contribute to one of the largest enterprise engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. As a valued member of our team, you'll work alongside a Lead Systems Engineer, supporting effortless collaboration and project execution at the customer site. Your responsibilities will include developing validated mission and capability needs, defining requirements, and producing essential systems engineering documentation. Your expertise will shine as you draft capability needs, create thread views, and evaluate mission outcomes—all crucial to the success of our projects. At Peraton, we also encourage innovation, allowing you to step up in shaping both short- and long-term acquisition strategies. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll connect with diverse organizations, ensuring we meet mission capabilities through effective systems engineering practices. We’re looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. It's essential to have excellent communication skills, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a passion for cyber-centric missions. At Peraton, we not only talk about commitment to our nation’s security; we act on it, providing enhanced benefits like 25 days of PTO and competitive salaries. If you're ready to take on significant challenges and make a difference, apply to be a Cyber Systems Engineer with us at Peraton today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Cyber Systems Engineering Role at Peraton

What are the main responsibilities of a Cyber Systems Engineer at Peraton?

As a Cyber Systems Engineer at Peraton, your primary responsibilities include developing and validating mission capabilities, documenting operational and system architectures, and producing essential engineering documentation for program execution. You will also collaborate closely with a Lead Systems Engineer and various organizations to ensure that mission outcomes are achieved effectively.