Peraton · 5 hours ago
Systems Integration Engineer - SME
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader driving the successful delivery of complex network infrastructure and software initiatives that support the nation's airspace.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end program execution: Define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from concept through deployment
Drive cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams-plus external vendors-to deliver on schedule and at scale
Own technical risk management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, particularly in network deployments
Translate strategy into action: Align technical deliverables with broader business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term timelines
Communicate with impact: Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems is required
8+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure planning
5+ years leading complex, cross-functional projects, including large-scale or multi-million-dollar initiatives
Strong command of core networking protocols, including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6
Experience with optical networking, data center environments, and server-level hardware deployments
Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proven ability to model network growth, optimize capacity, and align technical decisions with budget constraints
Preferred
PMP certification
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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