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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Software Documentation, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Visio, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, User Provisioning Software, Website Wireframe - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032694/senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role * 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent * Proven experience serving as a Product Owner for a software development team, with a track record of delivering high-quality, user-focused solutions. * Knowledge of Identity and Access Management, SSO and MFA concepts. * Experience with process mapping, user flows and visual artifacts (e.g., wireframes, mock-ups, diagrams using tools like Visio) to clearly communicate workflows and system functionality. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex customer requirements. * Demonstrate strong project planning and organizational skills, proactively managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams. * Strong understanding of fraud, waste and abuse or healthcare program integrity programs. * Experience planning and managing application upgrades, framework migrations and modernization initiatives. * Proven ability to independently elicit, review, and analyze existing requirements and system documentation to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and downstream impacts across integrated systems. * Demonstrated experience conducting impact assessments for enhancements, including evaluating effects on business processes, data flows, interfaces, and dependent applications. * Ability to define and document clear hypotheses, non-functional requirements (NFRs), and acceptance criteria to support solution design, validation, and successful delivery of enhancements. * Hands-on experience working in a SAFe Agile environment, with the ability to author high-quality user stories aligned to program objectives and business value. * Operate independently with a high degree of ownership, accountability and proactive problem-solving. * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance * Must be a US citizen or Must be a Green Card holder and have been in the USA for 3 of the last 5 years. Preferred Qualifications: * SAFe POPM or similar certifications * Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years' experience, Or master's degree and 6-8 years' experience ## Description We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the evolution an operational management of a consolidated enterprise platform that supports multiple business functions and stakeholder groups. In this role, you will be responsible for driving platform modernization initiatives, including identity and access management integrations, role-based access controls, and user provisioning processes, while ensuring a secure and seamless user experience. What You'll Do: * Lead a scrum team by driving the product vision, prioritization of work and delivery of work items. * Translate technical concepts into user interface requirements and actionable user stories. * Own and actively manage the team backlog in JIRA including writing, refining and prioritizing work. * Frequent and direct engagement with customers and end users to gather feedback and refine requirements. * Ensure platform capabilities continue to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements. * Partner closely with internal teams on technical solutions and designs to ensure solutions deliver meaningful business value and feasibility. * Continuously update and maintain JIRA tickets to reflect current priorities, dependencies and project progress. * Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Daily Standups, Scrum of Scrums and PI Planning. ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)