Senior Software Security Engineer

• Software Engineer to implement, test, and operate using advanced software security techniques in compliance with the technical reference architecture to enhance software systems.
• Perform on-going security testing and participate in code reviews to improve software security and features.
• Debug, design, and code new software or modify existing software.
• Provide and recommend engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Contribute on all levels of the architecture and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and exchange knowledge on secure coding practices.
• Ability to develop familiarity with new tools and best practices.

• Demonstrated work experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products such as Hbase/Accumulo, Big Table, etc.
• A minimum of six (6) years demonstrated experience out of the most recent eight (8) years developing production software for Solaris or Linux environments
• Six years (6) of experience developing software using the Java programming language or C or C++
• Developing RESTful services
• Developing infrastructure as code
• Continuous integration and deployment tools such as Ansible and Terraform
• Java development
• Kubernetes
• Previous experience developing analytics applications

• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph required
• Twenty (20) years of experience in planning and leading Software Engineering efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

 

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 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.

$146,000 - $234,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.