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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Experienced Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will become part of Peraton’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Datacenter Consolidation and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) program providing systems engineering support to the DHS Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) biometric system. This role will support the Technical Director in managing system evolution and refreshment needed to future-proof these solutions against obsolescence and to ensure that legacy technologies and services continue to satisfy changing stakeholder needs.

  

Day to day Work Responsibilities: 

 

  • Conduct on-going “As-Is” and “To-Be” analyses aimed at addressing future demand for service, including the expansion and improvement of core solution technologies in the areas of biometrics, data recovery, service-oriented architectures, cloud native architectures, process and transaction management and dynamic rules engines. 
  • Develop recommendations and plans to incorporate new technologies and services to address evolving stakeholder needs. 
  • Conduct directed technical reviews and technology trade-off analyses for emerging technologies, AWS services, and biometric tools. 
  • Develop, update, and maintain the technology refresh roadmap, including all hardware and software assets within the full technology stack. 
  • Perform message comparison analysis during Parallel Operations to identify and categorize message discrepancies. Analyze and track message comparison metrics in order to satisfy system functional and non-functional requirements to meet milestone entrance criteria. 
  • Support biometric system performance testing in non-production environments to optimize matching services and ensure the system continues to meet performance and matching accuracy thresholds. 
  • Develop, update, and maintain system design diagrams and documentation  
  • Work independently and collaboratively in cross-team settings to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or a High School diploma and 9 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government agency level clearance (the DHS EOD, which you must have prior to starting).
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience or IT related experience.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in diverse, multi-national and virtual environment 
  • Experience with AWS or AWS GovCloud.
  • Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies .

Preferred Qualifications:

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  • Experience with requirements verification and requirements traceability.
  • Experience with Splunk. 
  • Experience with back-end Biometric Matching systems.
  • Experience parsing, data mining, and processing biometric and biographic information.

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

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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What You Should Know About Systems Engineer, Peraton

Are you ready to take your skills as a Systems Engineer to the next level? Join us at Peraton, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on the cutting-edge technologies that keep our nation safe. As an Experienced Systems Engineer in Peraton's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Datacenter Consolidation and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) program, you'll play a crucial role in providing systems engineering support for the Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) biometric system. Your day will include conducting thorough analyses to understand current and future service demands, as well as developing plans to integrate new technologies that meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders. You will have hands-on involvement in technical reviews, optimizing performance testing, and maintaining comprehensive system design documentation. With a supportive team and an encouraging environment, you can expect to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve key project goals. A Bachelor's degree with five years of experience, or a High School diploma with nine years of experience, is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse workplace. If you have experience with AWS or AWS GovCloud and are adept with DevOps methodologies, you'll be a great match for this position. At Peraton, we are more than just a workplace; we are a community that values hard work and resilience. Come be a part of something bigger and help us tackle the challenges of national security with innovative solutions!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Systems Engineer Role at Peraton
What are the main responsibilities of a Systems Engineer at Peraton?

As a Systems Engineer at Peraton, you'll be responsible for supporting the DHS HART biometric system. Your key tasks will include conducting 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' analyses to meet future service demands, developing technology integration plans, managing system performance testing, and ensuring all documentation is current and accurate.

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To join Peraton as a Systems Engineer, you need a Bachelor's degree and five years of experience, or alternatively, a High School diploma with nine years of experience. U.S. citizenship is required, and you must be able to obtain a U.S. government agency level clearance.

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Ideal candidates for the Systems Engineer role at Peraton will have experience in requirements verification, working with AWS or AWS GovCloud, and familiarity with DevOps methodologies, biometric systems, and software tools like Splunk.

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At Peraton, you'll find a diverse and collaborative work environment where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals from different backgrounds. The company promotes an inclusive culture and values contributions from every team member.

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Peraton is committed to supporting the career growth of its Systems Engineers through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a focus on innovative projects that challenge your skills and expertise.

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