Peraton · 1 week ago
Security Architect (SA)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company focused on driving missions of consequence. They are seeking a Security Architect (SA) to lead the design of security architectures for FAA modernization projects, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements and risk management frameworks.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise security architectures for FAA modernization projects
Ensure all modernization solutions align with FAA cybersecurity requirements, risk management frameworks (RMF), and Zero Trust principles
Develop security standards, patterns, and reference architectures that guide system development and integration
Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to embed security into every stage of the solution lifecycle
Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analyses to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools to enhance defense-in-depth strategies
Oversee compliance with federal and industry regulations, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-series, and related FAA directives
Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and developers to foster a security-first culture
Support incident response planning and ensure architectures facilitate rapid detection and recovery
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Associate's degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience
Proven experience in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, or related roles
Proven expertise with cybersecurity policies, RMF processes, and Zero Trust strategies
Strong knowledge of cloud security, network security, and identity/access management solutions
Experience with NIST SP 800-53, FIPS, FISMA, and other federal security standards
Ability to translate complex security requirements into practical, scalable solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA
Experience designing security architectures for federal aviation systems or other critical infrastructure environments
Familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their FAA-compliant security capabilities
Background in incident response, penetration testing, or red/blue team exercises
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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