Senior Systems Engineer

Peraton

$86K — $138K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years with BS/BA; no experience required with MS/MA; 6+ years with HS Diploma/equivalent
  • Proven Product Owner experience in software development with successful user-focused solutions
  • Knowledge of Identity and Access Management principles including SSO and MFA
  • Experience with process mapping and visual communication tools like Visio
  • Strong problem-solving and project management skills, handling multiple workstreams effectively
  • Understanding of healthcare program integrity and related fraud prevention concepts
  • Hands-on experience in a SAFe Agile environment, creating high-quality user stories

Responsibilities

  • Lead a scrum team, driving product vision and work prioritization
  • Translate technical concepts into actionable user stories and interface requirements
  • Manage team backlog in JIRA, refining and prioritizing tasks
  • Engage with customers and end users for feedback and requirements
  • Ensure platform capabilities align with evolving business and regulatory needs
  • Collaborate with internal teams for viable technical solutions
  • Maintain JIRA ticketing system reflecting current priorities and project progress
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including planning and daily standups

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance
  • Participation in Agile methodologies ensuring a dynamic work atmosphere
  • Potential to work on impactful projects that affect multiple business functions
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

 

 We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the evolution an operational management of a consolidated enterprise platform that supports multiple business functions and stakeholder groups. 

In this role, you will be responsible for driving platform modernization initiatives, including identity and access management integrations, role-based access controls, and user provisioning processes, while ensuring a secure and seamless user experience. 

 

What You’ll Do:  

 

  • Lead a scrum team by driving the product vision, prioritization of work and delivery of work items. 
  • Translate technical concepts into user interface requirements and actionable user stories. 
  • Own and actively manage the team backlog in JIRA including writing, refining and prioritizing work. 
  • Frequent and direct engagement with customers and end users to gather feedback and refine requirements. 
  • Ensure platform capabilities continue to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements. 
  • Partner closely with internal teams on technical solutions and designs to ensure solutions deliver meaningful business value and feasibility. 
  • Continuously update and maintain JIRA tickets to reflect current priorities, dependencies and project progress.  
  • Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Daily Standups, Scrum of Scrums and PI Planning. 
Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

 

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent
  • Proven experience serving as a Product Owner for a software development team, with a track record of delivering high-quality, user-focused solutions. 
  • Knowledge of Identity and Access Management, SSO and MFA concepts.  
  • Experience with process mapping, user flows and visual artifacts (e.g., wireframes, mock-ups, diagrams using tools like Visio) to clearly communicate workflows and system functionality. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex customer requirements.  
  • Demonstrate strong project planning and organizational skills, proactively managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams. 
  • Strong understanding of fraud, waste and abuse or healthcare program integrity programs. 
  • Experience planning and managing application upgrades, framework migrations and modernization initiatives.  
  • Proven ability to independently elicit, review, and analyze existing requirements and system documentation to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and downstream impacts across integrated systems. 
  • Demonstrated experience conducting impact assessments for enhancements, including evaluating effects on business processes, data flows, interfaces, and dependent applications. 
  • Ability to define and document clear hypotheses, non-functional requirements (NFRs), and acceptance criteria to support solution design, validation, and successful delivery of enhancements. 
  • Hands-on experience working in a SAFe Agile environment, with the ability to author high-quality user stories aligned to program objectives and business value. 
  • Operate independently with a high degree of ownership, accountability and proactive problem-solving.   
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance 
  • Must be a US citizen or Must be a Green Card holder and have been in the USA for 3 of the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAFe POPM or similar certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years’ experience, Or master’s degree and 6-8 years’ experience 
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.

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