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Peraton · 7 hours ago

Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $304K/yr

20+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Cyber Systems Engineer role involves leading technical security assessments, developing security requirements, and ensuring compliance with information assurance standards to protect critical systems.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead technical security assessments of complex computing environments, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with top-tier Information Assurance (IA) standards

Develop, validate, and verify robust system security requirements and designs that safeguard sensitive data across diverse networks and enclaves

Design, implement, and integrate advanced IA and security systems-including multi-enclave environments with varying data classification levels

Embed strong information assurance principles into operational systems to protect mission-critical assets

Collaborate closely with architects and developers to embed security functionality that aligns with Agency policies and enterprise-wide solutions

Support the development and enforcement of secure architectures, trusted external system relationships, and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies

Drive continuous security planning, risk analysis, and certification efforts throughout the program lifecycle

Provide expert review and feedback on certification and accreditation documentation to ensure rigorous compliance

Apply your expertise in system security engineering across areas such as risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, and security testing

Guide security authorization activities in line with DOD system frameworks, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of cybersecurity

Qualification

System Security EngineeringRisk Management FrameworkVulnerability ScanningCISSP CertificationCross-Domain SolutionsInformation Assurance StandardsSecurity PlanningIncident HandlingCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

20+ years of Systems Engineering experience on complex programs and contracts

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field, or 5 additional years of SE experience in lieu of degree

Proven expertise in planning and leading Systems Engineering initiatives

Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, assessments, and analysis using tools like Tenable Nessus

Skilled in adapting security scans for environments such as AWS and Docker

Proficient in setting up asset inventories, scan zones, repositories, and customized security policies

Strong background in security planning, risk assessment, and risk management

Experience designing systems and networks across multiple enclaves with varying data classification requirements

Ability to recommend system-level security solutions and support trusted relationship implementations

Must comply with DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level 2 requirements

CISSP certification required