Jobs at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)

This Virtual Desktop Systems Engineer role supports a national intelligence program within Peraton's enterprise IT division, focusing on the deployment and sustainment of critical mission capabilities. The position requires managing user profiles, administering system accounts, and ensuring compliance with strict security standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring infrastructure performance, troubleshooting Tier 1 and 2 technical issues, and implementing solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The role appeals to candidates seeking to work on high-impact national security missions with a collaborative team environment. While the position is primarily remote or based in the National Capital Region, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Poly clearance.

This senior technical management role at Peraton focuses on overseeing cloud and infrastructure operations for national security missions. The position requires a leader with deep technical expertise to ensure the stability, scalability, and efficiency of complex environments across AWS and Azure platforms. Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional engineering teams, driving DevOps and automation initiatives, overseeing incident and risk management, and coordinating with vendors to maintain high availability. The role appeals to candidates seeking to solve critical challenges in a mission-driven culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a security clearance, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across diverse government and defense sectors.

This full-time Program Liaison role supports the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiative at Peraton, a leading national security integrator. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the position serves as a central coordination point between FAA stakeholders, program offices, and Peraton engineering teams. Key responsibilities include translating complex technical and operational developments into clear executive communications, triaging relationship issues to prevent execution delays, and facilitating alignment across diverse organizational groups. The role appeals to professionals passionate about modernizing the National Airspace System, offering the opportunity to shape critical aviation infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. Success in this position requires navigating complex federal dynamics and driving structured follow-through in a fast-paced setting.

This Lead Associate Systems Engineering role supports the North American Aerospace Defense Command at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, focusing on mission-critical warning and space capabilities. The position involves providing 24x7 operational and technical support for classified systems, including system administration, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and executing incident response activities. Key responsibilities also encompass preventive maintenance, data backup and restore operations, and maintaining strict compliance with security and audit standards. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national security by ensuring the reliability of strategic threat detection systems. Candidates will work onsite within a high-stakes, collaborative environment alongside engineering and cybersecurity teams, requiring an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

This full-time Senior Systems Analyst role supports a federal government customer within Peraton's national security division. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and focuses on delivering Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for enterprise desktop environments, identity management, and virtual desktop infrastructure. Key responsibilities include administering Active Directory, managing PKI certificates and tokens, deploying software via Tanium, and troubleshooting complex Windows and mobile device issues. The role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical operations in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams. Employees benefit from a culture dedicated to protecting national security, with options for remote support and after-hours availability as needed.

This senior leadership role involves managing enterprise IT operations and infrastructure for a federal Intelligence Community customer within a national security organization. The position serves as the primary interface between government stakeholders and technical teams, overseeing classified and unclassified environments. Key responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams of engineers and administrators, managing data center and cloud infrastructure lifecycles, and driving modernization strategies such as cloud adoption and cybersecurity enhancements. The role also entails budget management, KPI reporting, and ensuring compliance with strict federal security policies. This opportunity appeals to experienced leaders seeking to support critical national missions in a high-impact environment. The position offers the chance to work on transformative technology initiatives while maintaining operational excellence in a secure, mission-critical setting.

This senior leadership role serves as a Technology Program Manager for a national security firm, overseeing complex IT programs that support U.S. government agencies and armed forces. The position requires managing day-to-day operations, serving as the primary liaison for federal stakeholders, and directing subordinate managers to ensure technical, schedule, and financial success. Key responsibilities include leading business development efforts, managing directorate budgets, and developing quality assurance programs for large-scale infrastructure and service desk operations. The role appeals to seasoned professionals seeking to drive strategic initiatives in a mission-critical environment with a focus on national defense. Candidates must hold a valid security clearance and reside near Washington, D.C., to facilitate close collaboration with government partners.

The Enterprise Operations Center Deputy Manager role at Peraton involves leading a multifaceted national security program as a seasoned operational leader. This position requires managing day-to-day progress, overseeing strategic planning, and serving as a key liaison between government stakeholders, technical teams, and subcontractors. Key responsibilities include developing budgets and integrated master schedules, ensuring high-quality delivery of IT services, and mitigating program risks across complex infrastructure environments. The role appeals to candidates seeking to support critical missions for the U.S. armed forces and government agencies while working within a collaborative culture that values transformative technology. The position demands a blend of technical expertise in IT operations and strategic management skills, offering opportunities for professional growth in a high-impact environment.

This Project Coordinator role supports the Federal Aviation Administration's modernization of the National Airspace System within Peraton's national security division. The position focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules to ensure program objectives are met. Key responsibilities include tracking project dependencies and critical paths, generating performance dashboards, and identifying scheduling risks to provide actionable mitigation strategies. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to vital aviation infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and data science teams. Located in Herndon, Virginia, or Bowie, Maryland, the position offers a mission-driven environment where employees help define the future of air traffic management.

This full-time Data Center Facility Engineer role supports a national intelligence program within the National Capital Region, focusing on the engineering and operations of critical data center infrastructure. The position involves managing mechanical and electrical services, overseeing construction and renovation projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and security standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating equipment installation and maintenance, managing vendor relationships, and providing network configuration support for IT facilities. The role appeals to professionals seeking to work on high-impact national security missions with a cutting-edge team. Candidates will engage in a collaborative environment that values technical expertise and problem-solving, with potential for after-hours support and occasional travel within the region.

This senior analyst role supports the Department of Navy's IT architecture by providing engineering, integration, and cybersecurity services. The position involves coordinating enterprise-wide monitoring of network security devices, performing deep packet analysis to identify risks, and leading incident investigations. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior analysts, developing training pipelines, and creating detailed incident reports for stakeholders. The role appeals to professionals seeking to work on critical national security missions at the intersection of traditional and emerging threats. It offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, heavily subsidized benefits, and a generous paid time off allowance. A Top Secret with SCI clearance is required, and the position is based on-site to support government operations.

This full-time Digital Forensics Examiner role supports a Department of War customer in analyzing electronic media for federal criminal investigations. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and involves examining computers, mobile devices, and storage media to preserve evidence, recover deleted data, and prepare detailed technical reports for court proceedings. Key responsibilities include utilizing specialized forensic tools, maintaining strict evidence custody protocols, and potentially testifying as an expert witness in federal or military courts. The role is based in Lorton, Virginia, with monthly travel to the Baltimore area. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact national security missions within a collaborative team environment, contributing directly to protecting the nation and its allies.

This Systems Integration and Testing Engineer role supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Next program by managing integration, test, and checkout activities for satellite ground systems. The position involves performing system-level hardware and software testing, generating verification plans, and developing automation scripts using languages like Python and Bash. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and operational readiness throughout the full lifecycle. The role offers the opportunity to work on critical national security missions protecting technological infrastructure while utilizing modern cloud environments and Agile methodologies. An active Public Trust clearance is required, and the position is contingent on contract award.

This Computer-Aided Design Draftsperson role supports the NEXCOM program at Peraton, contributing to the modernization of the National Airspace System for the Federal Aviation Administration. The position involves creating, modifying, and maintaining technical and architectural drawings for air-to-ground radio equipment across over a thousand air traffic control centers. Key responsibilities include translating survey data into accurate CAD documentation, ensuring strict compliance with FAA standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to manage facility as-built drawings. The role offers the appeal of working on mission-critical infrastructure that enhances national safety and security. Candidates will join a team of aviation and engineering leaders in a high-impact environment, with opportunities located in Herndon, Virginia, or Bowie, Maryland.

This mid-level Systems Engineer role supports Peraton's national security mission by integrating and modernizing the National and Allied Systems of Geospatial-intelligence. The position requires a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions design, and system integration across federal agencies. Key responsibilities include conducting trade studies and analysis of alternatives, automating existing systems, and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers the opportunity to work on critical missions protecting the nation and allies while collaborating with a team of experts in a fully onsite environment in Chantilly, Virginia. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

This full-time Digital Forensics Examiner role supports the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The position involves acquiring and extracting data from various electronic devices, performing forensic analysis to recover deleted or corrupted information, and preparing detailed technical reports suitable for courtroom presentation. Key responsibilities include utilizing specialized forensic tools, maintaining strict evidence custody procedures, and potentially testifying as an expert witness in federal or military courts. The role offers the opportunity to work on critical national security missions alongside a team dedicated to solving complex criminal investigations. This is a fully on-site position requiring an active security clearance and relevant certifications.

This full-time Product Owner role supports the Alaska Workstream within Peraton's National Airspace System modernization program for the Federal Aviation Administration. The position requires a U.S. citizen with a Public Trust clearance to serve as the primary liaison between FAA stakeholders and engineering teams. Key responsibilities include defining the product vision and roadmap, managing the backlog, translating operational requirements into user stories, and leading Agile sprint planning to ensure solutions meet safety and resiliency standards. The role offers the opportunity to shape critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging environment while working alongside industry leaders. This on-site position is based in Anchorage, Alaska, providing a chance to make a direct impact on national airspace safety and efficiency.

This Software Integration and Testing Engineer role supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's space weather satellite ground system development. The position focuses on executing system-level integration and test activities for command and control applications, ensuring compatibility across COTS and custom software throughout the lifecycle. Key responsibilities include generating test plans and procedures, utilizing scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation, and managing configuration issues within RedHat Linux environments. The role appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to critical national security missions while working in a collaborative Agile environment. The position requires a Public Trust clearance and offers the opportunity to work with advanced cloud and containerization technologies.

This senior mid-level systems engineering role supports a Department of Defense customer within Peraton's national security division. The position requires maintaining technical integrity across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, leading contractor engineering teams, and independently resolving complex technical methodology issues. Key duties include developing systems engineering documentation, managing requirements to ensure compatibility with DoDAF architectures, and presenting project status to senior stakeholders. The role appeals to experienced professionals seeking to solve critical challenges for the U.S. armed forces while working in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and possess extensive systems engineering experience. The position offers enhanced benefits including heavily subsidized coverage and significant paid time off.

This full-time Unified Communications Engineer role supports secure enterprise communications systems for a federal government customer within Peraton's national security division. The position involves architecting, engineering, and sustaining Cisco UC environments, including CUCM and VMware infrastructures, across geographically dispersed sites. Key responsibilities include deploying secure voice and video teleconferencing solutions for classified operations, ensuring compliance with federal security standards like DISA STIGs and ICD/ICS 705, and coordinating with cybersecurity and facilities teams for SCIF deployments. The role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that protect national security interests while collaborating with intelligence community working groups. Candidates will engage in high-level technical planning and Tier III support for executive leadership communications. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and is based on-site at government facilities.

This Performance and Stability Test Engineer role supports the Federal Aviation Administration's next-generation air traffic control system at Peraton's Atlantic City, New Jersey location. The position involves leading the design and execution of performance testing for mission-critical systems, defining comprehensive test plans with a focus on automation and scalability, and analyzing telemetry data to identify stability risks. Key responsibilities include developing large-scale operational scenarios, generating detailed performance test reports, and collaborating with engineering teams to validate fixes. The role appeals to professionals seeking to directly impact national safety and infrastructure reliability within a high-stakes environment. It offers the opportunity to work with advanced tools and AI-assisted technologies while contributing to the modernization of the National Airspace System.

This role involves providing 24/7 technical operations support for a long-term, mission-critical U.S. Air Force intelligence program across geographically distributed sites. The team delivers essential services in network operations, cybersecurity, systems administration, and engineering to protect national security interests. Key responsibilities include monitoring network infrastructure, managing system configurations, and ensuring compliance with strict security protocols within a classified environment. The position appeals to professionals seeking long-term program stability and the opportunity to work on high-impact national defense missions. Candidates benefit from a mission-focused culture with diverse growth opportunities within a large, cleared workforce. Roles are based primarily in Hampton, VA, and Beale AFB, CA, with some positions supporting locations across the United States and overseas, requiring on-site presence at DoD installations.