Peraton · 1 week ago
Cybersecurity Software Research Engineer
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Cyber Security Research Engineer will work on cyber security research projects, collaborating to develop and test innovative prototypes in areas such as embedded cyber capabilities and high-volume network data processing.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designing, developing, and testing software modules related to emerging embedded cyber capabilities, high-availability network protocols, cyber mission planning and reasoning systems, data analytics, processing and analysis of high-volume network data
Hardware and software reverse engineering activities against bespoke targets
Development of CI/CD-based testing strategies for developed software modules
Analysis and assessment of multi-dimensional network data
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Demonstrated software development expertise
Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas
Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages
Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)
Preferred
Experience developing in and administering Linux
A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up to date with developments in your field
Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions
Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies
Familiarity with modern agile development practices (Scrum and similar)
Familiarity with container and orchestration solutions, including Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Terraform
Experience with Networking Protocols
Experience with configuring Network appliances
Ability to grasp the 'big picture' and see beyond specific problems
Program analysis, including program understanding, vulnerability identification, and remediation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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