Computer Network Support Systems Engineer at Peraton

Compensation

$104,000 – $166,000/yr

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Posted: Apr 1, 2026

Description

Peraton is seeking a Computer Network Support Systems Engineer to join their Cyber Mission business unit in Fort Meade, Maryland. This full-time position involves supporting a large enterprise-wide engineering contract within the Intelligence Community, focusing on AI/ML architecture design, deployment coordination, program management, and agile development processes like Jira and Confluence. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with familiarity with cybersecurity and IT helpdesk practices.

Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Jira
Confluence
Python
TS/SCI Clearance

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 6 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in fast paced environments
Systems Engineering, process engineering, and project management experience
AI/ML experience, especially relating to LLM-based systems
Familiarity with working in an agile development environment

About Peraton

Peraton

technology and national securityReston, VA, US

Peraton is a next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence. It supports every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies. Its work includes supporting interplanetary spacecraft landings, thwarting cyberattacks, and helping combat global pandemics. Peraton[x] is an enterprise agentic AI platform, and Rapid FI uses Peraton’s Fraud Prevention Technology to address complex fraud schemes at the federal level. Peraton connects cybersecurity, digital change, and cloud, and modernizes operations and engineers throughout its solutions. The company describes its culture as dynamic and collaborative.

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