Join Peraton as a Senior Software Engineer and help safeguard the nation’s most critical intelligence missions.
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced engineer to support our Cyber Intel team in Laurel, MD, where you'll play a key role in delivering advanced Cyber Security and Data Management solutions for the Intelligence Community.
In this role, you’ll work on cutting-edge challenges that directly impact national security—designing secure systems, strengthening mission resilience, and driving innovation in a highly collaborative environment.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Design, implement, test, and deploy advanced software security capabilities aligned with technical reference architectures
Perform ongoing security testing and code reviews to continually enhance the security posture of mission-critical systems
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across diverse software environments
Develop engineering designs and new software solutions that proactively address emerging security threats
Contribute to architecture decisions and maintain clear, thorough technical documentation
Collaborate with team members and mentor others on secure coding and best practices
Stay current with new technologies, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement
At Peraton, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a mission. As the nation’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we support vital intelligence, cyber, defense, and space programs that keep the country safe. We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged, growth is supported, and your work has a direct, meaningful impact. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, work with cutting-edge technologies, and enjoy opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and mission-driven purpose every day.
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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.
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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