Systems Administration Supervisor / Helpdesk Lead PeratonSystems Administration Supervisor / Helpdesk LeadChantilly, Virginia$112,000–$179,000 / yearFull timeResponsibilities: Peraton is seeking a Systems Administration Supervisor to oversee the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems, while managing daily operations, staff development, and cross-team coordination. 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.
Technical Program Director / Lead Systems Engineer PeratonTechnical Program Director / Lead Systems EngineerCollege Park, Maryland$190,000–$304,000 / yearFull time5+ years of demonstrated experience working with large complex engineering systems and subsystems with expertise applied across multiple engineering disciplines such as electrical, computer, software, telecommunications, information security, and networking. You’ll be the senior technical leader ensuring our research mission can execute reliably by shaping the platform roadmap, leading certification/compliance-heavy initiatives, and keeping both infrastructure and research enablement moving forward with discipline and clarity.
Senior Infrastructure and Systems Administrator PeratonSenior Infrastructure and Systems AdministratorCollege Park, Maryland$112,000–$179,000 / yearFull timeMinimum of 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. This position will work closely with the Maryland-based customer, researchers, engineers, subcontractors, and program leadership to ensure mission systems are reliable, secure, compliant, and ready to support advanced R&D efforts.
Linux Systems Administrator PeratonLinux Systems AdministratorSilver Spring, Maryland$86,000–$138,000 / yearFull timeThe candidate will be working closely with IA team supporting Continuous Monitoring tasks, enforcing cybersecurity compliance, and addressing vulnerabilities identified through Nessus scans. 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.
Lab Systems Engineer / Top Secret with SCI eligibility PeratonLab Systems Engineer / Top Secret with SCI eligibilityArlington, Virginia$112,000–$179,000 / yearFull timeCollaborate directly with malware analysts and reverse engineers to implement the specific topologies, device networks, and virtual sandboxes they require, ensuring total network containment and rapid environment resets. Infrastructure Design & Solutioning: Design and build underlying infrastructure solutions to support the virtualization, emulation, and interconnection of various network device types and analysis systems as requested by the reverse-engineering team.
Space Systems SME Trainer PeratonSpace Systems SME TrainerFort Belvoir, Virginia$135,000–$216,000 / yearFull timeThe systems SME trainer role is an expert user of current and developing resident space object (RSO) monitoring & tracking systems, playing a vital role in constructing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and integrating space threat response procedures into current operations by leveraging the latest deployed software capabilities. Responsibilities: As a trainer & systems subject matter expert on developing space domain systems supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you will be part of a training team responsible for equipping assigned staff with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to win in a contested space environment.
Systems Engineer (Computing Environment) PeratonSystems Engineer (Computing Environment)Herndon, Virginia$104,000–$166,000 / yearFull timeResponsibilities: Peraton is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions. Design, develop, and optimize applications and systems integration for Linux operating systems, including processing-intensive analytics, manipulation of large data sets, real-time systems, and business management platforms.
Systems Engineering, SME PeratonSystems Engineering, SMEWashington, D.C.$146,000–$234,000 / yearFull timeThe successful candidate will serve as a technical advisor and operational SME, bridging advanced AI capabilities with real-world cyber operations to accelerate decision cycles, enhance threat detection, and support offensive cyber planning and execution. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics, sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges.
Senior Systems Engineering PeratonSenior Systems EngineeringSpringfield, Virginia$135,000–$216,000 / yearFull timeRequired: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 12+ years of work experience as a System Engineer. Desired: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Systems PeratonSenior Research Scientist - Advanced SystemsCollege Park, Maryland$176,000–$282,000 / yearFull timeThe ideal candidate for this role is a senior hands-on software researcher or prototype engineer who can translate customer needs into working capabilities, develop complex software prototypes, integrate existing systems, and help guide technical execution across small research teams. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree, 10+ years of experience with a Masters degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
NewInformation Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - SME/Cloud-based, Senior Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly PeratonInformation Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - SME/Cloud-based, Senior Advisor - TS/SCI w/polyWashington, D.C.$176,000–$282,000 / yearFull timeBenefits: 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. Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
Cyber Systems Administrator, AI/ML Support TS/SCI w Poly PeratonCyber Systems Administrator, AI/ML Support TS/SCI w PolyLaurel, Maryland$80,000–$128,000 / yearFull timeBenefits: 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. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
NewSystems Engineer PeratonSystems EngineerSpringfield, Virginia$112,000–$179,000 / yearFull timeRequired: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 6+ years of work experience as a System Engineer. Responsibilities: Mid-level System Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the NGA to ensure timely and accurate execution of corporate mission and functions.
Systems Engineer/Project Manager PeratonSystems Engineer/Project ManagerChantilly, Virginia$146,000–$234,000 / yearFull timeCandidate will perform traditional Systems Engineering and Project Management activities to include the following tasks/duties: Collaborate with customer and stakeholders to understand mission needs then develop Concept of Operations documents. 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.
Systems Hardware Engineer PeratonSystems Hardware EngineerHerndon, Virginia$86,000–$138,000 / yearFull timePeraton is seeking an experienced systems Hardware Engineer to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions. Establish a process to formally and pro-actively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions .
Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator (SA) PeratonEnterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator (SA)Laurel, Maryland$112,000–$179,000 / yearFull timePeraton 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. You will also work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems; respond to requests for new systems to meet capacity and user requirements; and determine required power, space, cooling, and funding to meet these goals.
Specialized Infrastructure Services Systems Engineer PeratonSpecialized Infrastructure Services Systems EngineerLaurel, Maryland$146,000–$234,000 / yearFull timeYou will also work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems; respond to requests for new systems to meet capacity and user requirements; and install and administer user desktops for specific critical user-access systems. 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.
Systems Integration Engineer PeratonSystems Integration EngineerHerndon, Virginia$80,000–$128,000 / yearFull timeAs 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. Responsibilities: Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract.
Cyber Project Integrator (2026-0125) Acclaim Technical ServicesCyber Project Integrator (2026-0125)Herndon, VAFull timeThe Project Integrator will work closely with the customer and other members of the team, responsible for many of the following functions: Relationship and mission management of several critical industry partnerships, to include serving as the main POC for all communication and documentation. There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor - TS/SCI w/Poly PeratonCyber Systems Engineering, Advisor - TS/SCI w/PolyLaurel, Maryland$135,000–$216,000 / yearFull timeThis role operates at the intersection of enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, and real-time operations, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of systems supporting national intelligence missions. We combine deep domain expertise in cyber, signals intelligence, cloud, and network operations with a mission-first mindset—enabling our teams to deliver capabilities that directly impact real-world operations.