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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Clearance Required) - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $128,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Review, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Gradle, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Backend, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185677/software-engineer-clearance-required ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR 0+ years with Master's degree; additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered * Minimum active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance after joining the program. * Foundational experience developing software applications within DoD, aerospace, cyber, enterprise IT, or mission-focused environments * Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar * Familiarity with software integration, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging activities * Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and DevSecOps concepts * Experience working within Linux and/or Windows development environments * Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools such as Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar platforms * Ability to collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operational support teams * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Desired Qualifications * Active Top Secret clearance * Experience supporting NORAD, USSPACECOM, Space Force, missile warning, or space domain awareness missions * Experience supporting satellite ground systems, command-and-control systems, or enterprise mission systems * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes * Exposure to cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments * Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Maven, Gradle, or related development tools * Experience supporting software integration and testing activities within operational or classified environments * Familiarity with cybersecurity and secure coding best practices * Security+, Linux, cloud, or related technical certifications preferred ## Description Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) - Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III). Please note that this is contingent upon contract award Qualified candidates will helpoperate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program willprovidean opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond The Software Engineer will support development, integration, modernization, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical applications and services supporting NORAD and USSPACECOM operations within the Cheyenne Mountain Complex environment. This role will contribute to Agile software development activities across complex operational and developmental environments supporting space, missile warning, command-and-control, and enterprise mission systems. The ideal candidate will possess foundational experience developing and integrating secure applications within DoD, aerospace, cyber, or operational environments while collaborating closely with systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to improve mission capability, system performance, and operational reliability. Please note this position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated award timeline aligned to program transition activities. Responsibilities * Support software development activities across the full software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and modernization * Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance mission applications, backend services, APIs, automation capabilities, and operational tools * Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, and technical demonstrations * Support integration of software capabilities across distributed systems, mission applications, databases, and enterprise environments * Develop and maintain technical documentation, software designs, interface definitions, and deployment procedures * Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of software defects and operational issues * Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness * Support software testing, verification and validation activities, and operational readiness assessments * Participate in DevSecOps and CI/CD activities supporting secure software delivery pipelines * Support modernization and continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, maintainability, security, and system performance * Ensure compliance with security, configuration management, and software quality standards within classified operational environments ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)