Software Engineering, Senior Advisor
Peraton
Washington, DC · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
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.
Responsibilities
This is a challenging opportunity for an intelligence IT professional to join a high-performance team developing and administering leading edge software systems. The position is in support of Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB), which represents the collection of common data and applications that support intelligence analysts in retrieval, analysis, presentation, and maintenance of foundational military intelligence data for use from the national to the tactical level. We are seeking a candidate with extensive IT, security, and software development expertise.
Qualifications
This position requires:
BS degree and a minimum of 12 years’ applicable experience.
Experience with SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Sybase ASE) and ASE replication server
Experience with Multi-Level Database Replication (MLDBR), Information Support Server Environment (ISSE), and MIDB XML Data Exchange (MXDE).
Experience with database and document security markings.
Experience with rules governing security domains.
Experience with processes for documentation to request approval to move data from higher to lower domains.
Experience with processes for filtering data to move from a higher to a lower security domain.
Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must have active TS/SCI security clearance with active poly or ability to obtain a polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with complex data migration.
Understanding of and experience with network administration and security protocols on various domains
Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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