Peraton · 21 hours ago
Security Architect (SME)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company focused on delivering innovative solutions to protect the nation and its allies. They are seeking a Security Architect (SME) to lead the design of security architectures and ensure compliance with FAA cybersecurity standards, thereby enhancing the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, evaluation, and validation of enterprise security architectures for FAA modernization programs
Ensure all solutions align with FAA cybersecurity standards, RMF processes, and Zero Trust architecture principles
Serve as the primary technical advisor and SME for security-related decisions across complex modernization projects
Develop and maintain security reference architectures, roadmaps, and best practices for enterprise systems
Perform risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Advise stakeholders on emerging security technologies and strategies to enhance the FAA's cybersecurity posture
Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of security-first engineering
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of security controls throughout solution lifecycles
Contribute to incident response readiness and post-incident reviews to improve security resilience
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 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 FAA 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
Expertise in cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Zero Trust implementations
Background in incident response planning, penetration testing, or cyber risk management
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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