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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Software Application Support Systems Engineer Advisor

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAnnapolis Junction, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.
  • Ten years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; five years of additional Systems Engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Experience maintaining, configuring, and supporting complex software applications is highly desired.
  • Experience with Linux command line and systems administration support is highly desired.
  • Ability to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of common issues, technical documents, and user guides is highly desired.
  • Experience with Docker, MongoDB, Mongo Compass, Elasticsearch, AWS, and ContainerYard is highly desired.
  • Ability to proactively monitor application performance, system health checks, and database status to ensure maximum uptime is highly desired.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and analyze software issues, evaluate error logs, and identify root causes is highly desired.
  • Experience working with Atlassian tools, Jira, and Confluence is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with web application architectures, web servers such as Apache, Tomcat, and IIS, and APIs is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with Apache NiFi, Dataflow, and mission data formats is highly desired.
  • Ability to perform independently and strong ownership in driving issues to resolution while maintaining high customer satisfaction are highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support and ensure the stability and optimal performance of software applications.
  • Act as a point of contact for technical issues, troubleshoot software errors, provide user support, and collaborate with the engineering team to implement fixes.
  • Start, stop, and diagnose services running in Linux.
  • Provide after-hours on-call support as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience maintaining, configuring, and supporting complex software applications.
  • Experience with Linux command line and systems administration support.
  • Ability to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of common issues, technical documents, and user guides.
  • Experience with Docker, MongoDB, Mongo Compass, Elasticsearch, AWS, and ContainerYard.
  • Ability to proactively monitor application performance, system health checks, and database status to ensure maximum uptime.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and analyze software issues, evaluate error logs, and identify root causes.
  • Experience working with Atlassian tools, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with web application architectures, web servers such as Apache, Tomcat, and IIS, and APIs.
  • Familiarity with Apache NiFi, Dataflow, and mission data formats.
  • Ability to perform independently and strong ownership in driving issues to resolution while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
2017

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