IT/Cybersecurity Engineer - Mid Level

Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the NOAA AWIPS program — the enterprise weather forecasting system that processes critical data and enables National Weather Service forecasters to protect lives and property across the country. With AWIPS operating in over 150 field offices, maintaining strong cybersecurity posture is essential to system reliability and national readiness. In this role, you will lead accreditation, security controls, and continuous monitoring for this mission-critical platform.

 

What You'll Do:

 

The Cybersecurity Engineer, in conjunction with the Cyber Lead, will build out the technical tasks, populate the SaFE/Agile backlog, and drive technical solutions for Cyber Security against, DevSecOps strategies, implementation of RMF, gaining and maintaining system Authorizations to Operate (ATO), secure as you build concepts, and conduct defense-in-depth activities using established tactics, techniques, processes, and tools.

 

Works with multiple Approving Organizations (AO) on Enterprise-wide security settings and postures alongside Software/System Architects, Data/Space Scientists, Systems Engineers, and other technical leads while establishing / adhering to industry security standards and implementing best practices.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Min 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD
• 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Cybersecurity experience supporting the software development lifecycle, gaining and maintaining ATOs using RMF, security incident and event management (SIEM), and incident response.
• Must have knowledge of RMF and NIST processes.
• Must have experience in developing and maintaining Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOPS), and Standard Operating Procedures in support of RMF.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+, CISSP, or similar certification
• Active/Current Public Trust

 

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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.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

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