Cyber Operations SME with Security Clearance

About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role We are seeking an expert-level Cyber Operations professional to support complex cyber operations across deployment and operations, risk and strategy management, and network analysis and exploitation.

The successful candidate will apply advanced cyber operations expertise to research, collect, analyze, and evaluate information in support of operational objectives. This role requires the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop effective operational approaches, oversee collection activities, and communicate findings and operational outcomes to technical and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deploy, and support cyber operations in complex operational environments.
• Conduct research across multiple sources of information to identify, assess, and synthesize relevant data supporting cyber operations.
• Gather and analyze target information to develop effective approaches for achieving cyber operational objectives.
• Conduct network analysis and exploitation activities in support of operational requirements.
• Evaluate collected information and intelligence to identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and areas requiring additional collection or analysis.
• Develop and implement approaches for improving and enhancing cyber operations based on collected information and operational findings.
• Support risk and strategy management, including identifying operational risks and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Oversee and evaluate collection activities to ensure they remain aligned with operational objectives and priorities.
• Produce high-quality cyber operations products, including technical and operational assessments, reports, and other mission-focused deliverables.
• Develop and deliver operational briefings to technical teams, leadership, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct outreach and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to facilitate operational coordination and information sharing.
• Translate complex technical and operational information into clear, actionable findings for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with cyber operators, analysts, technical personnel, and leadership to support mission objectives.

• TS/SCI level clearance with relevant polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph. D; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Expert-level experience in cyber operations across one or more of the following areas:
• Cyber deployment and operations
• Cyber risk and strategy management
• Network analysis and exploitation
• Demonstrated experience researching and synthesizing information from multiple sources to identify relevant data in support of cyber operations.
• Demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing target information to develop effective approaches for conducting cyber operations.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating collection activities and results to enhance, inform, and oversee cyber operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering cyber operations products and operational briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and conduct outreach with technical and senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in complex, mission-focused operational environments.

Details Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

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