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.
Peraton is seeking a Task Lead (CIO Services) in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.
This Task Lead will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and technical direction for a large, multi-disciplinary team responsible for building, operating, securing, defending, and advancing enterprise-scale data strategies, architectures, and applications.
As the senior contractor lead, you will oversee the delivery of critical IT services supporting 12 separate networks and telecommunications systems across all classification levels, serving more than 400 users. You will lead a team of approximately 50 professionals spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, cloud engineering, data science, and project management disciplines while ensuring operational excellence, mission success, and adherence to IT industry best practices.
This role serves as the primary contractor point of accountability for service delivery quality, operational efficiency, and workforce performance while supporting Government financial and business processes, excluding inherently governmental functions.
Working closely with technical team leads, responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate is a proven technical and operational leader with experience managing large, diverse teams supporting mission-critical government infrastructure and data environments. They bring deep expertise in enterprise IT operations, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, data strategy, and emerging AI technologies while successfully delivering complex programs in highly secure and classified environments.
Location: This position is fully onsite in the Baltimore-metropolitan region.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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