Senior Software Engineer, Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Peraton Enterprise Solutions
Annapolis Junction, MD · Posted September 28, 2026
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About the job
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. This team supports two web applications used to manage collection initiatives, track signal analysis workflows, and maintain signal reference knowledge across the Agency and its mission partners. These applications serve as key reference knowledge bases for signal and protocol parametric information. The applications enable users across the Intelligence Community (IC) to search, update, and share records, allowing users to collaborate and pool their knowledge to support the broader mission community. What You’ll Do Support TTO production environments, including security and application management activities. Design, implement, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support application builds, testing, and deployment processes. Coordinate and support application deployments across environments. Maintain and support containerized applications using Podman. Implement and manage automated application testing to improve application quality and reliability. Maintain Apache Tomcat servers and the applications deployed within the Tomcat environment. Support application infrastructure and deployment activities across AWS and Kubernetes environments. Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and deployment issues within Linux-based environments. #PeratonRoyalMove #AJCM #MDFSP Qualifications Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional Software Engineering experience on projects utilizing similar software development processes may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Demonstrated hands-on experience with Podman and containerized application environments. Experience with GitLab and GitLab Runners. Strong proficiency and hands-on experience with Linux. Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Docker and container technologies. Experience working with AWS cloud environments. Experience with Kubernetes. Experience administering and supporting Apache Tomcat and applications deployed on Tomcat. Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Investing in Your Growth: Selected candidates may be eligible for enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements. Peraton Overview 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.