About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity engineering: design, implement, and sustain security controls across systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure aligned to NIST SP 800‑53, STIGs, and SRGs.
- Oversee STIG compliance, RMF control implementation, vulnerability remediation, and CCRI/RMF readiness activities across NIPR/SIPR and cloud enclaves.
- Design security architectures and integrate enterprise security tooling (AV/EDR, DLP, Forescout, ACAS, SIEM/SOAR) into mission systems and DevSecOps pipelines.
- Direct cybersecurity‑by‑design practices for modernization, innovation, and special project proposals; conduct security design reviews and threat modeling.
- Validate cybersecurity requirements for circuits, Army 365/DEE services, and cross‑domain solutions; ensure configurations meet policy and releasability requirements.
- Manage advanced remediation planning, architecture improvements, and system hardening strategies to reduce exploitable risk and improve resilience.
- Lead integration of eMASS/RMF workflows for evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and authorization package support.
- Provide technical leadership and decision‑grade briefings to program and senior leadership on cyber posture, risks, COAs, and remediation priorities.
- Mentor engineering teams and establish standards, automation, and QA practices for secure configuration and monitoring.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
Candidate must meet ONE of the following:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
- Relevant DoD/military training (examples: Security Architect (Advanced) Playlist) with documented enterprise security engineering experience; OR
- Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP‑ISSAP, CISSP‑ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP).
Required experience and skills:
- Cybersecurity engineering/architecture experience with at least 3 years in senior security engineering or architecture roles supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
- Deep knowledge of RMF/ATO processes, NIST SP 800‑53 control families, DISA STIG/SRG application, and CCRI readiness criteria.
- Hands‑on expertise with Forescout, ACAS, eMASS, enterprise AV/EDR, DLP, SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management, and security automation/orchestration.
- Proven ability to produce security architecture artifacts, threat models, CONOPS, remediation plans, and executive briefings.
- Strong skills in system hardening, control implementation validation, and cross‑domain security configuration.
Desired:
- Prior DoD/Army/ARNG enterprise security engineering or CCRI support experience.
- Experience with cloud security architectures, Zero Trust implementations, and integration of security into CI/CD/DevSecOps.
- Experience advising senior leadership on portfolio risk, remediation prioritization, and architecture tradeoffs.
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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
