Cybersecurity Engineer

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our USCYBERCOM team.

In this role you will:

• Possess an in-depth understanding and the ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework
• With no guidance, conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, provide recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms, and provides educational briefings on the recommended cybersecurity mechanism
• Contribute substantive content to the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines
• With no guidance, evaluate functional operation and performance. In light of test results makes recommendations regarding C&A
• Liaise between the operators, the developers and the system engineers; ensures requirement are within the limitation
• Assesses infrastructure requests; provides recommendations and guidance on development
• Perform other ad hoc tasks in execution of Commander's Cyber Mission assessment priorities.

• Minimum 10 years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills
• U.S. citizenship required
• An active TS/SCI with poly security clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of Cyber Mission Force construct and operational construct
• Utilize cyber expertise to coordinate on the development, operational acceptance, and training for all cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures in support CNMF operations. 
• Understand cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle 
• Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures

Benefits:

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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