Peraton · 1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer (SETA)
US-VA-Chantilly
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (SETA) to provide operational and mission support, focusing on systems engineering and technical leadership for classified missions.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain multiple customer systems with varying footprints and use cases
Troubleshoot and maintain network systems from remote terminals, identifying and resolving issues quickly and efficiently
Perform routine maintenance tasks and coordinate and maintain data flows across networks
As a network specialist, collaborate with other teams, such as engineering developers and technical operation officers, to ensure seamless integration of network systems with new technologies
Develop and maintain documentation of network system operation and maintenance, including technical specifications, test results and maintenance records
Provide technical support and training to other teams as needed
Stay up-to-date with new technologies and developments within the department, and apply this knowledge to improve system operations
Provide support to client programmatic and technical forums
Assisting COTRs and INFOSEC engineering teams develop system accreditation documentation
Attend relevant component readiness reviews and testing milestones and provide recommendations to the government Project Manager
Assist in the review and assessment of contractor deliverables and provide an independent assessment
Qualification
Required
A current/valid TS/SCI with relevant polygraph is required
Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related technical discipline and 12 years relevant experience; master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; PhD and seven (7) years of relevant experience
5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on design, installation, testing, and maintenance
Experience with Linux operating systems and networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Experience with the configuration management of CISCO, Juniper, or similar equipment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to work accurately
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
Experience working with inter-agency partners on technical intelligence issues and R&D activities
Preferred
Experience with managing data flows on IC networks; coordinating data back hauls from remote sites
Knowledge of networking protocols and architectures, including LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi
Experience with configuration management tools, such as Ansible or Puppet
Prior experience as a SETA
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-25
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