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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Lifecycle and Integration - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Application Packaging, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data as a Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Shell Script, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, High Performance Computing, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Tenable Nessus, Patch Management, Nessus - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085679/systems-engineer-lifecycle-and-integration ## About the Role * This position requires the candidate to possess and maintain a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. * Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a related field; or bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in a related field; or a master's degree and 6+ years of experience in a related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. * Meet DoD 8140 Foundational Requirements for a System Developer at an advanced proficiency level * Proven experience providing Tier III escalation support and driving complex issues to resolution * Extensive experience deploying and sustaining enterprise Windows infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, SQL Server) in classified environments * Experience securing and sustaining Windows systems using enterprise patch management and configuration tooling, applying automation where appropriate; familiarity with Red Hat Satellite Server for Linux patching * Experience writing and deploying Ansible playbooks (or other automation/IaC technologies) * Experience with shell scripting in Windows and/or Linux environments (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) * Solid understanding of and experience with secure systems engineering and development techniques and processes * Hands-on experience leading vulnerability management and remediation workflows using Tenable/Nessus, ACAS, or equivalent enterprise scanning tools, * Familiar with a fast-paced SAFe Agile Scrum or Kanban environment * Extensive hands-on RMF, JSIG, or DISA STIG implementation and continuous monitoring at the enterprise level * Advanced experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) services or enterprise virtualization in classified environments * Hands-on RHEL 9 administration or Red Hat Satellite deployment experience ## Description Cybersecurity experts, Scrum and Agile professionals and engineers (systems, software, network, and cloud reliability) design and sustain cloud infrastructure to host spacecraft command and control systems. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Antenna as a Service (AaaS), Data as a Service (DaaS), and an active Admin Wide Area Network (AWAN) team are provided., Peraton is seeking a Senior System Developer with extensive integration experience to join our team in developing, integrating, and testing new capabilities while supporting Operations and Maintenance of a Linux- and Windows-based operational and administrative system in our Chantilly, VA office. As part of our classified Windows-based Operational Support Network team you will support an exciting program contributing to mission success for a variety of stakeholders in support of a comprehensive, fast-paced program for our Department of Defense (DoD) customer. Come and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company. What you'll do: * Work closely with DOD customer and stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle of a classified Windows-based Operation Support Network * Perform application packaging, deployments, documentation, and release control using GitLab and Ansible automation platforms * Maintain a mission-critical, highly available, high-performance Windows-based networked systems in a team-oriented environment * Apply security patches and updates to Windows systems efficiently using enterprise patch management and configuration tooling; support Linux patching via Red Hat Satellite Server, as needed * Develop and maintain operational documentation including SOPs, run books, and operational handoff materials * Provide technical support for Windows and Linux-based components in a complex, high-performance computing environment to customers and tenants * Demonstrated experience sustaining and operating attribute-based security classification services (e.g., Sentris) in an enterprise environment * Maintain working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to support Linux-based components within the hybrid environment * Adhere to M-F weekly full-time schedule with core business hours of 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for most work hours are performed within this timeframe. 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