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Peraton · 1 month ago

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with Linux and Cloud Integration

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

9+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with Linux and Cloud Integration to lead the design and deployment of cybersecurity tools and ensure secure configurations across enterprise environments.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, integration, and deployment of cybersecurity tools across enterprise environments

Perform system builds, configurations, and security hardening for new and existing technologies

Integrate cybersecurity tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, endpoint protection) into existing infrastructure and workflows

Develop, test, and maintain Terraform code to automate secure infrastructure provisioning in Azure and on-prem environments

Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition of engineered solutions into O&M

Support vulnerability management processes, including scanning, reporting, and remediation integration

Participate in system integration testing, validation, and deployment to ensure secure configurations and compliance

Provide engineering support and documentation, including detailed architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and technical procedures

Monitor emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend innovative solutions to strengthen enterprise security posture

Qualification

Cybersecurity engineeringLinux system administrationCloud integrationTerraformCybersecurity tools integrationNIST complianceAnalytical skillsScripting PythonScripting BashScripting PowerShellDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement

To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment: CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, VCA DCV, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev

Advanced Linux system administration experience, including shell scripting, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments

Cloud integration experience

Demonstrated experience in: Cybersecurity engineering, tool integration, and system hardening; System integration, testing, and enterprise deployment of cybersecurity tools and controls; Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts, specifically using Terraform; Supporting and securing cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure

Strong understanding of network protocols, hybrid environments, and troubleshooting across distributed systems

Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks

U.S. citizenship required

An active Secret security clearance

The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance