Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

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, Peraton delivers trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect the nation and its allies. The company operates at the critical nexus between traditional and non‑traditional threats across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, supporting every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

About the Role

• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
• Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinating and maintaining security toolsets to support continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
• Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies, researching information‑security standards, conducting system security and vulnerability analyses, performing risk assessments, studying architecture/platform, identifying integration issues, and preparing cost estimates.
• Implements security systems by specifying intrusion‑detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; and completing documentation.
• Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
• Maintains security by monitoring compliance with standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident‑response analyses; and developing and delivering training programs.
• Designs, develops, implements, and integrates DoD IA architectures, systems, or components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
• Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure, including designs for program‑of‑record systems and special‑purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Qualifications

• Active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA (or 6 years with an MS/MA, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent).
• Experience with log analysis (SPL), alerting and monitoring, and threat detection.
• Certifications in Splunk.
• Working knowledge of software development and proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements.
• Scripting and automation experience – Python.
• Data handling expertise.
• Incident‑response experience.
• Desired: demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and 6 years of experience; certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CEH are preferred.

Pay

Target salary range: $146,000 – $234,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company‑paid holidays