Peraton
Summary
Peraton delivers mission-critical capabilities and enterprise solutions to U.S. government customers in the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, homeland security, and communications markets. Formed in 2017 and significantly expanded through the 2021 acquisition of Perspecta and Northrop Grumman’s IT/mission support business, Peraton now employs ~19,000 people with strong presence in cyber, space, and classified programs.
Locations (DMV)
- Headquarters: Herndon, VA
- Key Offices: Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, Dulles, Annapolis Junction MD
Industry & Sector
- Primary Sector: Defense & Intelligence Contracting
- Sub-Sectors: Cyber, Space, Intelligence, Mission IT, Communications
Products & Services
Cybersecurity operations, space systems and ground control, intelligence systems, mission IT, communications infrastructure, cloud engineering, enterprise IT services
Hiring Insights
- Roles: Cyber Engineers, Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Data Engineers, Space Systems Engineers
- Stack: Python, Java, C/C++, AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, cyber tools
- Clearance: Most roles require TS/SCI; Poly common
Contracting & Government Work
NRO space programs, NSA cyber, DHS, DOE, classified IC contracts, enterprise IT across agencies
Opportunities for Me
Growing company post-merger. Strong cyber and space portfolio. Data engineering for mission systems and intelligence platforms.
Useful Links
- Careers: https://www.peraton.com/careers/