Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC Specialist) 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 Program Overview Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications.

Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions. About The Role Peraton is seeking a self-driven and resourceful Cybersecurity Engineer to join our dynamic of Network and UC engineers in Washington, DC.

The Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC Specialist) designs, implements, and maintains secure communications solutions using layered commercial products approved under NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures. The position supports secure voice, data-at-rest, and data-in-transit requirements within classified environments. Cybersecurity Engineer responsibilities:

• Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements, automation capabilities, and technology refresh initiatives
• Design and implement CSfC-compliant architectures.
• Integrate approved commercial encryption technologies.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and accreditation packages.
• Perform security assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Implement secure communications and data protection solutions.
• Coordinate with government security personnel and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with NSA and DoD requirements.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and eight (8+) years relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience with CSfC capability packages.
• CySA+ or GSEC.
• DoD 8140/8570 Compliant.
• At least 3 years of direct CSfC engineering experience.
• Experience supporting classified environments.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• CISSP or CASP+
• Vendor security certifications
• CCSP
• AWS Security Specialty
• CSfC-approved encryption technologies
• Secure tunneling solutions
• SIEM platforms
• Security incident management systems

Details Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.