Cyber Engineer

Peraton Labs is searching for a Cyber Engineer for the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will require onsite work, 5 days a week. 

 

Responsibilities:
As a Cyber Engineer, you'll contribute to teams that work hands-on with state-of-the-art electronics. You'll design, develop, and implement innovative techniques in support of the team's work on new technologies, and mentor junior engineers to do the same.

Required:

• 5 years experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
• US Citizenship
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
• Strong knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems
• Proficiency in a coding/programming languages such as Python, Java, or C
• Experience performing a variety of tasks using command line interfaces such as the Linux terminal
• In-depth understanding of networking topics such as IP addressing and subnetting as well as common protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP, FTP, etc.) and technologies (ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.)
• Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs
• Experience working with containers at a technical level
• Experience leveraging interfaces and protocols such as I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, USB, and Ethernet

Desired:

• Experience with penetration testing or threat hunting
• Experience with digital forensics tools such as (FTK, Autopsy, EnCase)
• Experience with binary analysis tools and techniques such as Ghidra
• Familiarity with Android OS and mobile device debugging techniques
• Experience with benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, and multimeters
• Experience with SDRs (HackRF, Ettus, etc.) and GNURadio
• Experience soldering electronics and circuits
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion360
• Familiarity with electrical circuits and circuit design
• Experience with unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, and USV

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.

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.