Cyber Security Engineer

Overall Assignment Description:

Mid-level Cyber Security Engineers support the refinement of information security requirements and ensure that the requirements are integrated into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration.

Duties include:

Supports development teams working to design and develop information systems or upgrade
legacy systems.
• Supports product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities that independently identify the most appropriate security solutions.
• Develops system concepts, contribute to the capability phase of the systems development lifecycle, and translate technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system security designs and processes.
• Supports development and documentation of Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investments.
• Responsible for assisting with managing all security requirements including NGA documentation and processes.
• Ensures system security compliance and requirements are met.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• 6+ years of working experience in government or industry within Cyber Security Engineering is required and may be considered in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 Level I (IASAE) certification compliance
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:

• DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance
• Mid-level working experience in government or industry supporting enterprise-level cyber security efforts involving architecting, designing, development, and configuration of cloud and on premise based systems and software
• Familiarity with security requirements, including NGA documentation and processes.
• Understanding and experience implementing of ICD-503

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.