Why This Role Stands Out
As a Cyber Systems Engineering Advisor at Peraton, you'll leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and network analysis to protect national security missions, offering a highly competitive salary range and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for mid-senior level professionals passionate about making a significant impact in a leading national security company, providing ample opportunities for growth and skill development within a mission-driven team. You are encouraged to apply and contribute to Peraton's vital work.
Quick Overview
Job Description
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 Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle.
Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission. About The Role Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations' continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs. Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.
This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity. Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
- or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent;
- Log Analysis (SPL)
- Alerting and Monitoring
- Threat Detection
- Certifications in Splunk
- Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development;
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements
- Scripting and Automation - Python
- Data Handling
- Incident ResponseDesired:
- Demonsrated interest in emerging technology issues;
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 6yrs of experience,
- CISSP
- CCNA
- CEH
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.
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