Cyber Security Expert

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Security Engineer to work in Fairfax and Chantilly, VA. The selected individual will play a critical role in design and accreditation of the organization’s overall cloud adoption and big data efforts. The qualified candidate will: 

• Design, test, and integrate new security products as directed by Sponsor 
• Maintain system baselines and configuration management items, including security event monitoring policies in a manner determined and agreed to by the Sponsor 
• Stay abreast of Sponsor’s directives, regulations, guidance, notices and standards on cybersecurity 
• Investigate virus/malware alerts/incidents to determine root cause, entry point of code, damage risk, and report this information 
• Participate in project review meetings and provide technical cyber security guidance when necessary 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

• An Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance 
• Experience in implementing security controls in accordance with security policy/guidance. 
• Familiarity with assessment and accreditation process 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of security technologies and their application  
• Ability to collaborate with Sponsor and team members to create documentation 
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, System Engineering, Business or related discipline. (An additional four years of relevant work experience may substitute for a degree); OR  Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with various vulnerability scanning tools and analysis of results 
• Experience/certifications with cloud services technologies (AWS) to include design, implementation, or integration 
• Experience working in an Agile Environment including Lean SAFE Agile solutions.
• Experience with the engineering, development and maintenance of data repositories, data management applications and systems, or data ingestion applications and systems. 

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents

Colorado Salary Minimum: $105,900 Colorado Salary Maximum: $257,000 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Salary : $105,900 - $257,000