Senior Research Scientist: Cyber Prototyping & Network Defense
Peraton
College Park, MD · Posted October 23, 2026
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...Peraton Labs in Maryland seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead network security prototype work for cleared customers. You will design, develop, and demonstrate high‑speed networking, cloud, and virtualization solutions in a fast‑paced R&D setting. Ideal candidates...