Cybersecurity Engineer

About

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

Location

On-site at Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

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 provide 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 make recommendations regarding C&A
• Liaise between the operators, the developers and the system engineers; ensure requirement are within the limitation
• Assess infrastructure requests; provide recommendations and guidance on development
• Perform other ad hoc tasks in execution of Commander’s Cyber Mission assessment priorities
• Act as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for key CNMF networks and/or network platforms

Requirements

• 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 5 years of experience with cybersecurity and information assurance.
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated initiative solving problems in past roles and responsibilities
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

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.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Understand cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle
• Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures
• Previous experience as an ISSO is preferred

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.