Web Application Specialist

Job Summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with a Top Secret/SCI clearance and polygraph. This position requires extensive experience in network security, scripting, and development, particularly with Python, SQL, Web Applications, and Networking. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 years with a MS/MA, or 3 years with a PhD, and proficiency in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Deconfliction with mission partners
• Scripting and development experience with Python, SQL, Web Applications, Networking; experience in cyber
• Extensive experience serving in a senior network security engineer position or other relevant cyber security position
• Work closely with management and provide technical support to a multi-discipline team

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment – Debian, Kali, Centos or Ubuntu. Familiar with computer networking technology and terminology (ip addresses, tcp/udp, firewalls, etc.)
• Experience configuring network devices (eg., routers, switches, etc.)
• Experience performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (e.g., Wireshark, TCPdump, etc.)
• Understanding of network/cyber security, penetration testing and information security practices
• Understanding of Linux network security tools – (e.g., Metasploit, netcat, nmap, etc.)
• Experience using scripting languages for development, modification, automation, parsing data sets and network monitoring (e.g., bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
• Experience building virtual infrastructure - (e.g., vSphere)
• Experience in either design, implementation, procurement or maintenance of network infrastructure
• Ability to work with stakeholders and developers to engage in joint project planning and execution

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• MS/MA in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Skills

• Linux environment – Debian, Kali, Centos or Ubuntu
• Computer networking technology and terminology (ip addresses, tcp/udp, firewalls, etc.)
• Network configuration
• Network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization
• Penetration testing and information security practices
• Linux network security tools – (e.g., Metasploit, netcat, nmap, etc.)
• Scripting languages for development, modification, automation, parsing data sets and network monitoring (e.g., bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
• Virtual infrastructure - (e.g., vSphere)
• Network infrastructure design, implementation, procurement or maintenance
• Project planning and execution