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Web Application Specialist

Peraton

Chantilly, VAFull-time$146–234K/yrPosted 5mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$146–234K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company delivering mission‑critical IT solutions for government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. It integrates traditional and non‑traditional threat capabilities across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, providing trusted technology and expertise to protect the nation and its allies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Python, nice to haveSQL, nice to haveWeb Applications, nice to haveNetworking, nice to haveLinux, nice to haveDebian, nice to haveKali, nice to haveCentOS, nice to haveUbuntu, nice to haveComputer Networking, nice to haveRouters, nice to haveSwitches, nice to haveWireshark, nice to haveTCPdump, nice to havePenetration Testing, nice to haveMetasploit, nice to haveNetcat, nice to haveNmap, nice to haveBash, nice to havePerl, nice to havevSphere, nice to haveNetwork Packet Inspection, nice to have

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Clearance With Polygraph, requiredMinimum 8 Years Experience With BS/BA, requiredMinimum 6 Years Experience With MS/MA, requiredMinimum 3 Years Experience With PhD, required

Full job description

Responsibilities

  • Deconfliction with mission partners. • Scripting and development experience with Python, SQL, Web Applications, Networking; experience in cyber.• Extensive experience serving in a senior network security engineer position or other relevant cyber security position. • Resource will work closely with management and provide technical support to a multi-discipline team.

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

  • Proficiency working in a Linux environment – Debian, Kali, Centos or Ubuntu. Familiar with computer networking technology and terminology (ip addresses, tcp/udp, firewalls, etc.).

  • Experience configuring network devices (eg., routers, switches, etc.).

  • Experience performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (e.g., Wireshark, TCPdump, etc.).

  • Understanding of network/cyber security, penetration testing and information security practices.

  • Understanding of Linux network security tools – (e.g., Metasploit, netcat, nmap, etc.).

  • Experience using scripting languages for development, modification, automation, parsing data seta and network monitoring (e.g., bash, Perl, Python, etc.).

  • Experience building virtual infrastructure - (e.g., vSphere).

  • Experience in either design, implementation, procurement or maintenance of network infrastructure.

  • Ability to work with stakeholders and developers to engage in joint project planning and execution.

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 $146,000 - $234,000. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 444 open Network Security Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$146–234K/yr
  • Virginia median$105–176K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$126–180K/yr375 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $190K, is 29% above the Virginia median midpoint ($147K) — in the top quarter of Network Security Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Network Security Engineer jobs in Virginia and 444 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Network Security Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (421 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 86 of the 444 open Network Security Engineer jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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