Cyber Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a talented Cyber Security Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. 

 

Responsible for the security architecture across a variety of applications or domains, to include cloud computing, and assigned to project/initiatives of large size, complexity and risk. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer develops actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards and guidelines to ensure enterprise information technology architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure and adds value to the business.

 

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Apply expert knowledge of critical protocols, information assurance/ information security (IA/IS) architecture, embedded systems, network design processes, risk management, and network security architecture, including Defense-In-Depth principles, to design an organization’s IT architecture
• Provide expertise in systems lifecycle to the systems security design process.
• Provide expertise for security protection needs (e.g., security controls) of information systems and networks.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or a High School diploma and 9 years of experience. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and an active Public Trust. 

• Experience in cybersecurity engineering or information assurance roles

• Solid understanding of security architecture and frameworks (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF, ISO 27001)

• Experience designing and implementing security controls for enterprise systems and networks

• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and their associated security models

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, embedded systems, and Defense-In-Depth security principles

• Experience supporting the system lifecycle, including risk management and secure design practices

• Certifications: (One or more required)
  • CompTIA Security +
  • CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer or CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
  • CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor

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

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.