External Communication Data Call SME

Job Locations US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID
2026-162671
Position Category
Business Controls
Clearance
Public Trust

Responsibilities

**Position is Contingent Upon Award**

 

Peraton seeks innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about protecting our national critical infrastructure. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the nation’s vital organizations, working alongside leaders in cybersecurity engineering, operations, forensics, threat analysis, data science, and systems integration.

 

Join Peraton in supporting a large critical infrastructure operator to defend its corporate and operations networks from nation-state attacks, ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its systems and operations infrastructure, and comply with federal and industry cybersecurity regulation. As an external communication data call subject matter expert (SME) in a state of the art 24-hour Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC), you will serve as the primary point of contact for responding to internal and external data requests, ensuring accurate, secure, and compliant collection, analysis, and communication of technical and cybersecurity-related information to stakeholders, such as auditors, government entities, and partners. Duties include managing and responding to data requests, coordinating and validating technical and security data, supporting audits and regulatory inquiries, and maintaining documentation and response processes.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

The External Communication data call SME will be responsible to:

  • Take ownership of requests and securely provide clear, accurate, and professional responses in a timely manner
  • Collaborate and maintain proper relationships with CSOC, infrastructure, and compliance teams to streamline the collection of data from multiple technical sources
  • Support audits and compliance activities by acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and CSOC, infrastructure, and compliance teams
  • Maintain the repository/filing system and compiling metadata and the process of collecting pertinent information and vetting and organizing the documentation and evidence supporting responses in a format to quickly and accurately prepare for required periodic formatted reports and retrieval of information for ad hac data calls
  • Ensure that requested information and periodic reports are completed and submitted on time and according to the required quality standards, facilitates communication upward and across organizational teams, provides justifications for variances or changes in technical information
  • Maintain the process of external communication with pertinent cybersecurity organizations
  • Prepare shift reports and brief CSOC Manager, infrastructure stakeholders and corporate management on requests
  • Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats and relevant system updates

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Support audits and compliance activities by acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and CSOC, infrastructure, and compliance teams
  • Maintain the external communication process and relationships with pertinent cybersecurity organizations

Qualifications

Required:

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a DOE L Level or DOE Secret clearance
  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field
  • 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance, analyst, governance, or risk management roles
  • Understanding of industry cybersecurity standards such as FISMA, NIST 800 series, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to translate technical knowledge between CSOC Management, infrastructure, corporate management, and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired:

  • Hold technical and/or cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, GIAC GSEC, GIAC GCIH, CISA SSCP, CompTia Security+
  • A master’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field

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

$51,000 - $82,000. 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

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

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