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Junior Systems Engineer / Active TS/SCI
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A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$117,632 / year median in Virginia
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Junior Systems Engineer / Active TS/SCI Peraton United States, Virginia, Quantico Aug 31, 2026 Junior Systems Engineer / Active TS/SCI
Job Locations US-VA-Quantico Requisition
ID 2026-170135
Position Category Information Technology Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Junior Systems Engineer for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.
Location:
Washington, DC In this role, you will: Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems across the program's infrastructure.
Possess handson experience working in Linux environments along with practical familiarity using OpenWRTbased systems.
Apply strong technical problemsolving skills and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems and network devices.
Support troubleshooting and rootcause analysis for system issues.
Implement updates, patches, and configuration changes.
Maintain documentation and configuration records.
Collaborate with senior engineers on technical tasks and project deliverables. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelors degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering, IT operations, or a related technical field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
Proficiency with Linux (administration, commandline operations, configuration).
Working familiarity with OpenWRT (router firmware, configuration, network setup, package management).
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
U.S. citizenship required.
Active TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience with scripting (Bash, Python).
Exposure to embedded systems or network appliances.
Familiarity with Git or other versioncontrol tools. 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. Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. 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.
EEO EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.