Role Overview
Peraton is hiring a Lead Associate, Software Engineering. This is a full-time role in Hyattsville. The posted range is $80k to $100k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a US security clearance.
- NOTE: SECRET clearance is required to start. Any offer to an UNCLEARED candidate is contingent upon successful adjudication of a SECRET clearance. If the uncleared candidate accepts the offer, Peraton will submit for SECRET clearance. Upon successful adjudication, a start date will be set and continued clearance processing toward TOP SECRET / SCI will be performed.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another technical field with five (5) years of experience, Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another technical field with three (3) years of experience, or a High School Diploma / GED with nine (9) years of relevant experience
- Active Security+ Certification, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from start date.
- Strong knowledge of C/C++
- Software development experience
- Experience writing, testing, and debugging software
- Experience with version control, issue tracking, and documentation tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desired Qualifications
- An Active/Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Linux development experience at user and kernel levels
- Experience modifying and compiling large open-source codebases
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
- Experience with DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Coverity, SonarQube
- Experience with dnf package management using local repositories
Overview
Peraton is seeking a driven Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer to research and develop innovative solutions for a best-in-class secure computing environment as part of a highly adaptable rapid prototyping group in Landover, MD. Our program provides support for a large Information Technology (IT) system for the Department of War (DoW). This program provides engineering support for all system elements, including development (hardware, software, and networks), systems and security engineering (integration, testing, and deployment), sustainment (logistics and field support), Network Operations Center (NOC)/Help Desk, and government user training support for the user community.
Responsibilities
- Building proofs of concept for one-of-a-kind capabilities.
- Developing innovative solutions to modify and integrate multiple different kinds of software components into a cohesive, unified system.
- Performing peer testing and code review.
- Troubleshooting and debugging issues.
- Contributing to all levels of the architecture.
- Maintaining technical documentation.
- Developing familiarity with new tools and best practices.
- Collaborating with your team to author technical reports and demonstrate capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders.
This role requires on-site support Mon-Fri
This program allows for a flexible work schedule and is walking distance from a Metro station
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lead Associate, Software Engineering position at Peraton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Peraton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Lead Associate, Software Engineering position at Peraton located?
This position is based in Hyattsville. Peraton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Lead Associate, Software Engineering role at Peraton pay?
Peraton has posted a compensation range of $80k to $100k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Lead Associate, Software Engineering role at Peraton posted?
This role was posted on March 19, 2026 (81 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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