Cyber Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a team that supports USCYBERCOM's Joint Cyber Warfare Architect (JCWA) capabilities and systems? Peraton is seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in the design, implementation, and maintaining of security measures that protect our national security systems and networks from cyber threats. Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle you will be the key player in identifying, addressing, and mitigating security risks. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Active TS/SCI 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. 

• At least one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). 

• Minimum 8 years of total relevant experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations or related fields. 

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

• Previous experience working directly with or as a Government Acquisition Professional. 

• Previous experience with DEVSECOPS practices and integrating cybersecurity into CI/CD pipelines.  

• Experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based environments 

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

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.