Cyber Software Engineer, Senior Advisor
Peraton
At a glance
Cyber Software Engineer, Senior Advisor with Peraton in Annapolis Junction, MD, paying $146,000–$234,000 a year ($70.19–$112.50 an hour). Posted Dec 22, 2025.
- Pay
- $146,000–$234,000 a year ($70.19–$112.50 an hour)
- Location
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employer
- Peraton (government contractor)
- Posted
- Dec 22, 2025
- Who can apply
- TS/SCI clearance required
Job Description
Responsibilities
Senior Cyber Software Engineer - Cyber Missions
Location:
Annapolis Junction, MD
Peraton is looking for a senior-level
Cyber Software Engineer
to join our cutting-edge
Cyber Missions team
in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact software projects that shape the future of cybersecurity.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based
applications and services, leveraging modern Java frameworks and best practices to build scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions
.
Design, develop, and enhance
complex software systems, including high-performance analytics, real-time systems, innovative algorithms, and large-scale data processing solutions.
Recommend new technologies and processes
to optimize complex software projects and drive innovation.
Serve as the technical lead
for multiple software development teams, guiding their work and ensuring alignment with project goals.
Select appropriate software development processes
in coordination with the customer and system engineering teams.
Ensure quality control
across all developed and modified software, maintaining the highest standards for reliability and performance.
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities
to teams and actively monitor their performance to ensure successful delivery.
Collaborate
individually and within teams to review, test, and refine software components, ensuring they meet rigorous design and performance standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve
software issues, delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions.
Apply advanced
software development methodologies
and best practices tailored to each project's needs.
Contribute to
system-level design decisions
, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and leveraging COTS/GOTS solutions to maximize efficiency.
Transform system requirements into actionable software components, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
What we offer:
Work on projects that directly impact national cybersecurity initiatives.
A collaborative and innovative team environment.
Opportunities to tackle some of the most challenging software engineering problems in the industry.
If you are passionate about solving complex problems, developing state-of-the-art software, and making a difference in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you.
#PeratonRoyalMove
#AJCM
#MDFSP
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
Extensive Software Engineering Experience:
20+ years in complex software programs and contracts, working on projects of similar scope and complexity.
Proficiency with
Java
development is required.
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
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. 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
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Senior Cyber Software Engineer - Cyber Missions
Location:
Annapolis Junction, MD
Peraton is looking for a senior-level
Cyber Software Engineer
to join our cutting-edge
Cyber Missions team
in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact software projects that shape the future of cybersecurity.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based
applications and services, leveraging modern Java frameworks and best practices to build scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions
.
Design, develop, and enhance
complex software systems, including high-performance analytics, real-time systems, innovative algorithms, and large-scale data processing solutions.
Recommend new technologies and processes
to optimize complex software projects and drive innovation.
Serve as the technical lead
for multiple software development teams, guiding their work and ensuring alignment with project goals.
Select appropriate software development processes
in coordination with the customer and system engineering teams.
Ensure quality control
across all developed and modified software, maintaining the highest standards for reliability and performance.
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities
to teams and actively monitor their performance to ensure successful delivery.
Collaborate
individually and within teams to review, test, and refine software components, ensuring they meet rigorous design and performance standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve
software issues, delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions.
Apply advanced
software development methodologies
and best practices tailored to each project's needs.
Contribute to
system-level design decisions
, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and leveraging COTS/GOTS solutions to maximize efficiency.
Transform system requirements into actionable software components, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
What we offer:
Work on projects that directly impact national cybersecurity initiatives.
A collaborative and innovative team environment.
Opportunities to tackle some of the most challenging software engineering problems in the industry.
If you are passionate about solving complex problems, developing state-of-the-art software, and making a difference in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you.
#PeratonRoyalMove
#AJCM
#MDFSP
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
Extensive Software Engineering Experience:
20+ years in complex software programs and contracts, working on projects of similar scope and complexity.
Proficiency with
Java
development is required.
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
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