Cybersecurity Integration Engineer 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. Program Overview Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State. About The Role Peraton is currently hiring for an experienced Cybersecurity Integration Engineer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs. * Locations: Rosslyn, VA or Beltsville, MD
* Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote)
What You'll Do: * Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to enhance enterprise security operations.
* Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new security technologies.
* Transition integrated solutions to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams and configurations.
* Provide engineering input and task estimates for cybersecurity integration projects.
* Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams on solution integration.
* Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools.
* Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Applicants must currently hold one of the following professional certifications or obtain one prior to start date (continued certification required): CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, including tool integration and system hardening.
• Experience with RHEL Linux and Azure DevOps (Git).
• Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure.
• Networking experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures, routing, and switching across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) across distributed systems and multi-vendor environments.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk).
• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of system integration, including testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management programs and integrating scanning tools into enterprise workflows.
• Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and migration strategies.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience with cybersecurity programs. Details Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.