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Standards Support Systems Engineer

2026-163985

CAtegory:

Engineering

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Location:

Fort Meade
,
Maryland

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.

Program Overview
About The Role

Peraton is hiring a Standards Support Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD.

 

As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community.

 

This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location. As a Standards Support Systems Engineer you will provide subject matter expertise, research, and recommendations relating to candidate functions, services, etc., that promote interoperability and the use of standards within the customer organization and with its partners.

 

You will reach out to customer programs to identify the functionality of program components and the associated critical technical standards. You will also interact with other subject matter experts in the community to address standards-related issues and impacts, including architecture, interoperability, implementation, and testing. You will work in a collaborative team environment with mentors. #AJCM

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 20 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for 2 years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
  • Individuals in this position should have at least 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs that encompass standards, requirements analysis, integration, and process execution and evaluation.
  • Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

 

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Knowledge of DoD and IC standards and specifications, as well as tools that enable information sharing.
  • Able to work with top-level government management and to work as a team member.
  • Able to assist in policy formulation and decisions.
  • Interested in researching technical information.
  • Strong in writing and communications skills.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.