Entry-Level Cyber Software Engineer
Entry-Level Cyber Software Engineer
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$ 66000 - 106000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a driven EntryLevel Cyber Software Engineer to research and develop innovative solutions for a bestinclass secure computing environment as part of a highly adaptable rapid prototyping group in Landover MD. Our program provides support for a large Information Technology (IT) system for the Department of Defense (DoD). This program provides engineering support for all system elements including development (hardware software and networks) systems and security engineering (integration testing and deployment) sustainment (logistics and field support) Network Operations Center (NOC)/Help Desk and government user training support for the user community.
The EntryLevel Cyber Software Engineer responsibilities include:
- Building proofs of concept for oneofakind capabilities.
- Developing innovative solutions to modify and integrate multiple different kinds of software components into a cohesive unified system.
- Performing peer testing and code review.
- Troubleshooting and debugging issues.
- Contributing to all levels of the architecture.
- Maintaining technical documentation.
- Developing familiarity with new tools and best practices.
- Collaborating with your team to author technical reports and demonstrate capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders.
**This role requires onsite support MonFri**
**This program allows for a flexible work schedule and is walking distance from a Metro station**
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a US security clearance.
- NOTE: SECRET clearance is required to start. Any offer to an UNCLEARED candidate is contingent upon successful adjudication of a SECRET clearance. If the uncleared candidate accepts the offer Peraton will submit for SECRET clearance. Upon successful adjudication a start date will be set and continued clearance processing toward TOP SECRET / SCI will be performed.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or another technical field with no 0 years of experience or a High School Diploma / GED with six 6 years of relevant experience
- Active Security Certification or equivalent or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from start date.
- Strong knowledge of C/C
- Software development experience
- Experience writing testing and debugging software
- Experience with version control issue tracking and documentation tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desired Qualifications:
- An Active/Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Active Security Certification
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Linux development experience at user and kernel levels
- Experience modifying and compiling large opensource codebases
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
- Experience with DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins GitLab Coverity SonarQube
- Experience with dnf package management using local repositories
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
