Peraton · 1 month ago
SITEC - Cybersecurity Architect (SME) - MacDill AFB
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to strengthen USSOCOM's security posture by focusing on secure design reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead secure design reviews and threat modeling exercises for new projects, features, and architectural changes, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational security policies
Collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in application code and system designs, providing hands-on guidance and actionable recommendations
Create and maintain secure reference architectures to serve as a foundation for implementing secure systems, applications, and solutions aligned with the organization's specific needs and technologies
Act as a trusted advisor to development teams, integrating security considerations into the system development lifecycle and promoting secure integration practices
Assess conformance with architectural standards, focusing on reducing technical debt and optimizing enterprise assets such as systems, services, and information
Provide technical expertise on security matters, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and secure communication protocols
Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and best practices, applying relevant insights to enhance the organization's security posture
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure and compliance, to align security measures with organizational goals and ensure seamless integration
Support security incident response efforts by contributing architectural expertise and defense-in-depth strategies as needed
Qualification
Required
Min 16 years with HS degree, 14 years with AS/AA degree, 12 years with BS/BA, 10 years with MS/MA or 7 years PHD
DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
TS/SCI Clearance or above required
Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks, and latest trends
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
Ability to create system architectural diagrams and help build the body of evidence needed in eMass for submitting Authorization to Operate workflows
Strong knowledge of government security requirements and compliance standards
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with experience in performing root cause analysis
Ability to conduct detailed system analysis and provide comprehensive engineering guidance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with data classification standards, including controls in U.S. government environments and classified data handling
Experience defining security requirements, security assessments, and security recommendations using industry standards as reference models
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and implementation strategies
Knowledge of Agile, ITSM, DevSecOps, and change management processes
Knowledge of modern IT infrastructure and emerging technologies
Experience in project management and technical documentation
Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies
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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2025-09-25
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