Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include implementing, testing, and operating advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture; performing ongoing security testing and code review to improve software security; troubleshooting and debugging issues that arise; understanding the performance requirements for each of the sensing systems being developed, provide engineering designs for new sensor software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities; contribute to all levels of the architecture; creating and maintaining technical documentation; consulting with team members on secure coding practices; developing a familiarity with new tools and best practices.
Must have experience in Network/System Engineering and Administration: Cisco, Brocade, GPON technology knowledge is a plus, PXE Boot architecture, AWS EC2/S3, Computer Hardware: Basic troubleshooting, BIOS setting (UEFI/BIOS), Microcomputers (Raspberry Pi/Beagle Bone), Network Security: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) installation and maintenance, SNORT create and deploy rules, Advanced PCAP analysis (TShark, MiTMProxy), IDS log analysis. Analysis of weblogs, proxy logs, and firewall logs; Software Development: Proficient in one or more computer languages (compiled or interpreted), Advanced ETL scripting in Powershell/python/bash, Web application development and scraping, MS Office Macros, Web server administration, Database systems (SQL/NoSQL), High-level languages (C/C++/Java).
Provides a range of software administration functions; software skills include performing Extract Transform Lead (ETL) scripting, conducting RDBMS admin/query, consuming APIS, and Web scraping.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, OR,
- Master’s degree 6+ years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
- PhD degree 3+ years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
- 5+ years of Software Engineer experience with strong Cisco and computer hardware experience; must be proficient in Java and Python programming languages
- Must have analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to identify and fix security risks, and excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with cloud development techniques, resources, and tools
- Posses current certifications in one or more of the following professional certifications is a plus: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Certified Software Engineer, CIW Web Development Professional, C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP), C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP), Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL Oracle certification, AWS Certified Developer
- Experience supporting military criminal investigations
Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$146,000 – $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.