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 seeking an experienced Security Architect to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Program, delivering leading cyber and technology security expertise to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.
Location: Rosslyn, VA (Hybrid)
In this role, you will:
- Define, design, and enhance security architecture and security systems.
- Collaborate with Application, Data, and Infrastructure teams to architect, design, and implement security solutions.
- Define and document security standards; direct implementation of standards and guidelines.
- Perform security audits and reviews in compliance with Federal Government regulations and implement remediation.
- Create and manage the Security Risk plan.
- Review system configurations for compliance with Department-level security controls for new systems deployed into the enterprise.
- Identify gaps in security architecture, allocate appropriate security services, and select suitable security mechanisms for enterprise systems.
- Provide authoritative guidance on security architecture, including recommendations on controls, design patterns, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support enterprise stakeholders by ensuring alignment of proposed solutions with established security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science and 14 years of relevant security experience; 12 years with a Master’s; 9 years with a PhD.
- An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the following certifications before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment:
- CISSP, Security+, Net+, A+, MCP, MCSE, CCNA, MCSA; IAT II / III level cert
- U.S citizenship required.
- Active Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting industry reviews.
- Experience writing white papers.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.
