Is Peraton a good company to work for as a Cyber Software Engineer?

Cyber Software Engineer professionals working at Peraton have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 19 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Peraton employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Cyber Software Engineer Jobs at Peraton now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Cyber Software Engineer interview questions at Peraton .

Does Peraton pay Cyber Software Engineer employees well?

Cyber Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Peraton with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 27.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Cyber Software Engineer salaries at Peraton.

How happy are Cyber Software Engineer professionals working at Peraton?

93% of Cyber Software Engineer employees at Peraton would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 14% in the past 12 months. Cyber Software Engineer professionals have also rated Peraton with a 4.8 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.8 rating for culture and values and 4.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peraton?

Software Engineer (81) , Background Investigator (79) , Investigator (55) , Systems Engineer (54) , Systems Administrator (29) , Network Engineer (25) , Analyst (22) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Business Analyst (21) , Program Manager (21) , Software Developer (21) , IT Specialist (20) , Background Investigator I (17) , Project Manager (15) , Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Peraton according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 193 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 66 reviews)); "Work from home, flexible hours" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 42 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Peraton according to real employee reviews?

"Managers are young and inexperienced and only there to run reports about how badly everyone is doing." ((in 30 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Instability and lack of communication" ((in 23 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 20 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 17 reviews))

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Peraton Cyber Software Engineer reviews

4.1

93% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

100% approve of CEO

93% positive business outlook

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4.8

Culture & values

4.8

Work/Life balance

4.7

Senior management

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.6

Career opportunities

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

Cyber Software Engineer employees have rated Peraton with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Cyber Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Peraton is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Cyber Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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19 reviews

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Best private contracting company to work for!

Cyber security consultant

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Pros

They take care of their employees; once your at Peraton they go above and beyond to make an effort to make sure you keep your employment within Peraton through their family first program. They send out a list of open positions every week and will follow up with you on a weekly basis until you are placed within Peraton. Out of all the contracting companies I have ever worked for, this one has the most benefits if you are in a tier 5 position. They go above and beyond from paying for school to not even having to pay for healthcare. Also PTO on a tier 5 contract starts at 25 days. I don’t know any other private contracting company that will start you off with that many days. Another pro is differential pay for people that are in the military.

Cons

Contracting can be unpredictable in itself and this is no different. You just got to make sure you always plan for the worst and hope for the best when it comes to making sure that the next option year is going to happen on your contract because sometimes it can be unpredictable; but that’s where your management should shine and keep you in the loop (which mine does).

Peraton Response

4mo

It’s great to hear this kind of feedback, especially from someone with deep experience across the contracting space. We’re glad to hear that our “Family First” approach, benefits, and support during transitions have made a meaningful impact on your experience. We also appreciate you calling out the realities of contract work. While some aspects can be unpredictable, we’re committed to showing up for our employees through strong communication, support, and continuity whenever possible. Thanks for being part of the team and for sharing your experience!

4.0

Jan 13, 2026

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Cyber security analyst

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CEO approval

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Pros

Good pay and benefits for the position

Cons

No hybrid or remote work

2.0

Mar 19, 2025

Great people, bad work

Cyber software engineer

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Pros

People very nice, extremely flexible hours

Cons

Work is career suicide at best, and pay is abysmal for SWE. Promotions are year-gated, and you still get blocked by "budget cuts" when you're already underpaid. Work here for experience and get out.

Peraton Response

Thank you for your feedback. We launched Career Compass—an AI-powered platform that can assist you develop your career with Peraton. Check out the list of resources and videos to support your success.

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