Cyber Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton’s DSCM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support to aid and advise DoS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate.  This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.  Those supporting Peraton’s DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.    

 

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to become part of Peraton’s Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. 

 

Location: Rosslyn, VA. 

 

In this role, you will:

• Support the Cyber Security Solutions team within the Emerging Technologies Division.
• Perform Federal cyber community outreach to further Directorate cybersecurity mandates.
• Provide guidance to systems owners for compliance with cyber configuration standards and policies.
• Provide emerging technology analysis and trend reporting to CTS designated recipients.
• Provide Cloud, wireless, and mobile security expertise, device assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation services.
• Provide knowledge of Cloud environments and application of Cyber Security baselines.
• Research and formulate open-source software innovations integration in support of network modernization efforts using industry best practices for cost efficiency solutions.
• Facilitate the adoption of cyber and technological security solutions.
• Coordinate Enterprise-wide Common Control Documentation and provide technical expertise as needed to Department partners on proper implementation of NIST Common Controls.
• Provide technical responses and recommendations to Cyber Policy Support Requests.

 

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years experience required; 7 years with a Master's. Or, a High School diploma and a minimum of 13 years experience required.
• One or more of the following certs:
  • CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP is required or the ability to obtain before start date.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.
  • The ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Along with one or more of the below:

• 4 years’ experience administering, maintaining, installing cloud services such as AWS, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure, across an enterprise network.
• Experience developing and managing virtualized IT systems across an enterprise network.
• Configuration and/or administrating enterprise mobile device deployments.
• Artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT.

 

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.