Responsibilities
As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, Peraton delivers trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. We serve as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets.
Peraton is currently seeking a Python Software Engineer for its’ Federal Strategic Cyber program located in Arlington, VA.
Location: This is a remote role, with a strong preference for someone local to the Arlington, VA area that can come on site as needed.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct requirements gathering and analysis to scope the development efforts.
- Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and document software applications leveraging AWS cloud technology.
- Participate in the agile development and change management processes and software (e.g., JIRA).
- Produce and maintain software/change documentation (e.g., Gitlab, GitHub, Bitbucket).
- Interface and work closely with customer stakeholders.
- Conduct analysis of operational gaps and provide technical recommendations.
- Participate in troubleshooting/diagnostic efforts to replicate problems and test solutions.
- Assist with developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
- Identify and propose technology, process improvements and best practices for providing cyber analytic solutions for the customer.
- Conduct demos, presentations and briefings as required.
- Participate and provide input as part of Agile project daily stand-up, sprint planning, backlog refinement and retrospective meetings.
- Ad hoc – other duties will be assigned as needed.
- Provide engineering designs for new software solutions.
- Take a lead in software design, implementation, and testing.
- Design and build prototype solutions.
- Research and identify application flaws.
- Remedy development mistakes
- Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise.
- Maintain technical documentation.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2, or HS 8-10; an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of software development experience, or a Master’s degree and 0-2 years; additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, specifically AWS preferred.
- Experience in Python 3.x.
- Experience with writing Python on Linux/UNIX OS, preferably using Flask and Apache.
- Experience querying Redshift, AWS S3 Buckets as well at using HTML and Java Script on the front end.
- Good understanding of server-side templating languages and frameworks, specifically as Flask.
- Familiarity with Angular or other relevant front-end languages (i.e., Java Script, HTML, VueJs or ReactJs).
- Knowledge of and current, recent experience with databases and writing basic queries to include AWS S3 buckets.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to function highly in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance. US citizenship required
- Ability to obtain/maintain an agency level clearance – DHS EOD suitability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience studying and enhancing UI/UX for front-end web applications.
- Experience with the MITRE STIX 2.x Specification.
- Experience with Python libraries that handle/manage STIX envelopes/bundles/objects.
- Current, active Secret or TS/SCI w/ EOD Suitability.
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
$86,000 – $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO Tagline (Text Only)
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.