Cyber Software Developer (Networking & Python), Senior Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

2026-165960

CAtegory:

Information Technology

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI

Location:

Chantilly
,
Virginia

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that 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, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Capabilities Developer to support a critical national security mission. In this role, you will conduct development activities that directly support customer objectives, with a focus on rapidly delivering capabilities to address real-time challenges.

 

This position requires hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, network topologies, and secure network environments. The selected candidate will apply their expertise across software engineering, development, and the configuration and management of complex, mixed networking environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma plus 8 years of software development experience
  • Python experience
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP stack
  • Knowledge of switching and routing protocols
  • Ability to work across Mac, Windows, and Linux environments
  • Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain polygraph

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting CNO/CNE environments
  • Experience with additional programming languages such as C/C++, JavaScript
  • Familiarity with hardware engineering concepts
  • Experience with memory analysis and PCAP data analysis

 

This critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton's premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:

 

  • 280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
  • Health Benefits (medical, dental & vision) – very low to no cost employee contributions
  • Annual Critical Skills Bonus

 

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.&nbsp;

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.&nbsp;

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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