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 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.
Program Overview
Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.
About The Role
Peraton is currently hiring for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.
Locations: Rosslyn, VA & Beltsville, MD
Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote)
What You’ll Do:
- Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to enhance enterprise security operations.
- Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new security technologies.
- Transition integrated solutions to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams and configurations.
- Provide engineering input and task estimates for cybersecurity integration projects.
- Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams on solution integration.
- Write and maintain Terraform code to support secure cloud migrations and deployments.
- Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements are:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
- To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment.
- CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, VCA DCV, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, including tool integration and system hardening.
- Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and deployment in enterprise environments.
- Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools, particularly Terraform.
- Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures, routing, and switching within hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) and a methodical troubleshooting approach across distributed systems and multi-vendor environments.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- An active Secret security clearance.
- The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred:
- Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
- Strong understanding of system integration, including testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions.
- Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance requirements.
- Ability to develop and interpret technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
- Experience supporting vulnerability management programs and integrating scanning tools into enterprise workflows.
- Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and migration strategies.
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- SAFe Agile Certification
- Experience with cybersecurity programs
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
